Tustin Sex Crime Arrest of School Athletic trainer
On Christmas Day 2008, the Los Angeles Times reported in an article on the arrest of Hope Jacoby, a 23-year-old athletic trainer at Tustin High School for suspicion of committing sexual offenses that included illegal sex acts with an underage boy. Orange County Sheriff’s Department spokespersons have revealed that Jacoby is under suspicion for committing oral copulation with a minor and unlawful sex with a minor.
In California, oral copulation with a minor is the act of making contact between the mouth of one person and the anus or genitals of another person where at least one of the persons involved is a minor (under the age of 18). The duration or intensity of that contact is not relevant—even a fleeting touch is sufficient under California law.
Unlawful sex with a minor is a sex act between an adult and a minor where the adult is not the spouse of the minor. Depending on the comparative ages of the persons involved as well as other factors—such as the use of force or drugs—a conviction could result in one year of jail time or up to fours incarceration in the state prison. In addition, unlawful sex with a minor can carry civil penalties of up to $25,000.
Added to these legal punishments are the long lasting social and economic damages that a conviction for a sex crime in California inflicts on the defendant. Even being arrested on the suspicion of having done these acts can hurt a person’s career and reputation—even if no charges are filed.
If your livelihood and reputation are at stake, the guidance of an experienced California sex crimes defense attorney is highly recommended. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
