Monday began the trial of Chula Vista teacher Carmina Lopez.  The 33 year old teacher has been accused of having a sexual relationship with one of her students.  The student was eleven years old at the time the relationship allegedly began and lasted for four years.  Lopez pled not guilty in January 2009 after her arrest.  The boy has been said to have behavioral problems, spending time at Juvenile hall for punching his uncle and at one point acknowledged that he initially told investigators that Lopez had never touched him inappropriately but he said he did that to cover up for her. 

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If you are charged  with a sex offense, or have been charged with one in the past, you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.  Email or call Stacie L. Patterson at (619) 269-8074.