Sex Crimes

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...