Defending Against False Allegations of Sex Crimes in San Bernardino County
False allegations of sex crimes can permanently damage a person’s reputation, career, family life, and freedom — even when no crime occurred. In California, accusations alone can trigger arrest, protective orders, loss of employment, and long-term registration consequences.
At The Law Offices of Kirk Tarman & Associates, we regularly defend individuals who have been falsely accused of serious sex offenses and understand how quickly these cases escalate. Our firm represents clients throughout San Bernardino County, including cases filed in Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, San Bernardino, Ontario, Redlands, Victorville, and surrounding communities. We regularly appear in San Bernardino County courthouses and understand how local prosecutors evaluate credibility and evidence in sex crime cases.
Why False Allegations Happen
False allegations of sex crimes often arise from complex personal, emotional, or situational factors rather than verified criminal conduct. In our experience defending clients throughout San Bernardino County and across California, these accusations commonly stem from:
- Relationship breakups or divorces
- Custody disputes
- Revenge or retaliation
- Misunderstandings or intoxication
- Mental health issues
- Pressure from third parties
- False memory or suggestibility
These cases are emotionally charged and often prosecuted aggressively — even when evidence is weak, contradictory, or entirely uncorroborated.
California Sex Crime Charges Commonly Falsely Alleged
False accusations frequently involve Penal Code sections such as:
- PC 261 – Rape
- PC 288 – Lewd Acts with a Minor
- PC 243.4 – Sexual Battery
- PC 647.6 – Annoying or Molesting a Minor
- PC 289 – Forcible Sexual Penetration
- PC 314 – Indecent Exposure
Each statute carries severe penalties, including prison exposure and sex offender registration.
How Our Firm Defends Against False Allegations
Our defense strategy focuses on early intervention and credibility analysis, including:
- Immediate investigation before charges are filed
- Review of inconsistencies in statements
- Timeline reconstruction
- Digital evidence (texts, social media, location data)
- Forensic psychological review where appropriate
- Cross-examination strategy targeting motive and bias
We tailor our defense strategies to San Bernardino County court practices, including how local judges and district attorneys assess witness credibility and forensic evidence.
False allegations often collapse when subjected to careful scrutiny.
Our attorneys regularly defend cases involving allegations under California Penal Code sections including PC 261, PC 288, PC 243.4, PC 647.6, and related statutes.
The Importance of Acting Early
Waiting to “see what happens” can be devastating. Statements made without counsel, deleted messages, or missed deadlines can permanently harm your defense.
- Prevent charges from being filed
- Push for case rejection
- Preserve exculpatory evidence
- Control the narrative before it hardens
San Bernardino County Cities We Serve
We defend individuals falsely accused of sex crimes throughout San Bernardino County, including but not limited to:
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Fontana
- San Bernardino
- Ontario
- Redlands
- Rialto
- Upland
- Victorville
- Hesperia
- Chino
- Chino Hills
- Montclair
- Colton
Why Choose The Law Offices of Kirk Tarman & Associates
Our attorneys understand both the legal and reputational stakes involved in sex crime allegations and approach each case with discretion, urgency, and strategic precision.
We understand how prosecutors evaluate credibility — and how judges scrutinize these cases. We fight ggressively to protect your freedom, reputation, and future.
Call (909) 466-9800 for a confidential consultation.