However, the overall allocation of society's concern is not something we can cite in favor of adult-child sexuality. If you are brought up before the judge on a case of shoplifting, you will get nowhere arguing that white collar criminals steal far more and that's where the judiciary should be expending its efforts instead.

Of course before a judge attributing an existing case, this is not a defense.

However, if I am arguing about legal reform in the treatment of stealing, then you bet it is relevant that white collar criminals steal far more than shoplifters.