Although it sounds incomprehensible, there have been multiple accusations of school personnel, such as counselors, teachers, principals, nurses, and school security police, strip-searching students in elementary and secondary schools across the country. In some situations, the adults were on a search for contraband like vape pens or marijuana. Other cases…
California law is harsh when it comes to sexual offenses. Anyone convicted of sexual assault faces particularly severe penalties, including significant time behind bars and large fines. Beyond that, anyone convicted of a sexual crime must register as a sex offender. These types of charges plainly impact defendants long-term. Defending…
When someone is accused of acquaintance rape, or date rape, the charge is exactly the same as for any other rape. The fact that the parties knew one another is beside the point. A guilty verdict could result in prison time and having to register as a sex offender. The…
It is tough to imagine a more sinister crime. In a criminal case alleging child sexual abuse, public sentiment is essentially guaranteed to be against the defendant, which is just one of the reasons that these kinds of cases are innately difficult to fight. For the person on trial, the…
Sex work can be a bit of a gray area in terms of legality. The big difference between, say, being an escort and engaging in prostitution, is payment for sex. What may start out as a legal arrangement could become illegal should money be exchanged for sex. Conviction for a…
The vast majority of people in the United States have and use their smartphones for many things including making calls, taking pictures, and sending texts. In fact, it is estimated that 300 million Americans have a smartphone. What that means is that as high as 90% of the entire United…
If you were charged with statutory rape in California because the person you were intimate with portrayed themselves as older than they actually were, could you still be convicted? It has never been easier to get in touch with people you know or want to get to know. Even with…
It is easy to take pictures and videos of intimate moments between two people. Almost everyone has a phone on them at all times that is equipped with a camera and has video capabilities. Today’s most modern phones are so advanced, there are people who actually shoot professional movies with…
Sex crime charges in California are some of the most difficult ones for people to overcome for many reasons. The public disgrace and shame that goes along with a sex crime arrest are considerable. When an accusation of some type of sexual assault is made, it is common for people…
Currently, California is one of only 11 states in the United States that treats spousal rape differently than other types of rape. This may not be the case for long, though, because there are two bills that are being considered by legislators in California that will make the way spousal…