A 37-year-old woman claims that she was sexually assaulted in North Hollywood while she was walking down Lankershim Boulevard on March 11, according to L.A List. Now police officers in North Hollywood are searching for the suspect.
The Los Angeles Police Department described the suspect as a "Hispanic male, 24-26 years of age with curly or wavy shoulder- length hair." The man stands at 5'6" tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. The crime took place around 12:45 a.m. after the suspect grabbed the victim and took her to a nearby parking lot. He ordered her to remove her clothing and proceeded to sexually assault her. The suspect then fled the parking lot on foot.
The search is still on for the man almost a week after the incident. LAPD officers ask that anybody with information about the suspect or crime call the North Hollywood Detectives at (818) 623-4090.Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
FindLaw states that the crime of sexual assault refers to an act in which the offender subjects the victim to sexual touching that is unwanted and offensive. Sexual assault crimes can range from sexual groping to attempted rape. Suspects that have been accused of sexual assault typically face felony charges, which can lead to serious consequences that include imprisonment and a damaging reputation. This is why it's important for suspects to have a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney defending themselves in court. An innocent person shouldn't have to have his or her future jeopardized because of a wrongful conviction.
If you have any questions about sexual assault, it may be best to contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney.
Related Resources:
- Sex Offenses (LawBrain)
- Crime Victim Resources (FindLaw)
- Find a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney (Findlaw)
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