Catfishing is sometimes done lightheartedly and sometimes done very seriously. Either way, it is the process of assuming a different identity online. People who do this will play a part and pretend to be someone else. This isn’t always necessarily malicious, but it...
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What does a recent Supreme Court ruling mean for Miranda rights?
While it wasn’t the U.S. Supreme Court’s most controversial ruling last month, one decision did raise concerns and cause some confusion. Some media outlets portrayed it as chipping away at Miranda rights. So did it? What does the decision mean for anyone who is...
When do you have to register as a sex offender in California?
On Jan. 1, 2021, California replaced its antiquated sex offender registry law that mandated lifetime registration for people convicted of any sexual offense. Instead, the state now has a three-tier system requiring registration from 10 years to life. Under California...
When does sexting become a crime in California?
“Sexting” can mean different things to different people. In general terms, sexting is exchanging sexually explicit pictures, videos and images via text, email, webcam or other electronic applications and devices. These interactions are typically legal if they occur...
What are the penalties for violating California Penal Code 288?
Few offenses are considered more heinous than sex crimes victimizing children. California typically prosecutes people accused of violating Penal Code 288 to the fullest extent of the law. Judges usually impose severe sentences on those who plead guilty or are...
What constitutes a lewd act with a minor?
Sexual crimes against children are among California’s most fiercely prosecuted offenses. Prosecutors typically seek maximum punishments, and judges are less likely to order lenient sentences when someone is convicted or pleads guilty. California Penal Code 288...
Penalties for possession and distribution of child pornography
Crimes involving exploiting and abusing children can result in some of the harshest penalties in California. Even if you are acquitted, an arrest for child pornography accusations can cause devastating lifelong consequences. Child pornography is one of the most common...
California Indecent Exposure Law – The Law Office of Raoul Severo
Indecent exposure is considered a crime, referring to a person that displays his/her genitalia to one or more people in a public place. Either there is the intention or not to expose themselves in public, such as public urination can be charged with indecent exposure...
Incest Laws – California Penal Code 285 PC
Incest refers to human sexual relations or activity between close relatives or family members. Besides being related by blood it includes family member that were adopted and in some cases those related by a relationship (marriage or stepfamily) Incest laws in the U.S...
Statutory Rape Laws in California – Penal Code Section 261.5 PC
Statutory rape is a serious criminal sexual offense that is defined as sexual contact with a person who is under an age specified by law, known as the “age of consent.” Depending on the state the legal term of the crime may vary from statutory rape to another name....