March 22, 2023 | Stephen Klarich
In California, offenses classified as violent crimes are treated very seriously. Recently, a bill classifying certain sex crimes as violent crimes has been voted down in the state. Continue reading to learn what violent crimes entail and why AB 229 ultimately failed. What Are Violent Crimes in California? Violent crimes are those that are intended to or do cause serious harm to others. These crimes are generally felonies, and convictions…
BILL COSBY SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVICTION REVERSED BY PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT: WHAT THIS MAY MEAN FOR FUTURE SEX CRIME PROSECUTIONS IN CALIFORNIA
June 30, 2021 | Stephen Klarich
BILL COSBY SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVICTION REVERSED BY PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT: WHAT THIS MAY MEAN FOR FUTURE SEX CRIME PROSECUTIONS IN…
NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2021 THAT COULD LEAD TO YOU BEING REMOVED FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER
November 11, 2020 | Stephen Klarich
NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2021 THAT COULD LEAD TO YOU BEING REMOVED FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER AS…
Rape of an Intoxicated Woman – Penal Code Section 261(a)(3)
April 5, 2018 | Stephen Klarich
Most people in the general public have a broad perception that rape is a crime that involves sexually forcing yourself upon…
Are All Sex Offenders on Megan’s Law?
June 1, 2017 | Stephen Klarich
Are All Sex Offenders on Megan’s Law? If you are convicted of a sex crime in California, you will likely…
Online Child Molestation: Can You Be Convicted if You Never Touched the Victim?
February 23, 2016 | Stephen Klarich
Online Child Molestation: Can You Be Convicted if You Never Touched the Victim? Is it possible to commit child molestation…
How Reliable are Sex Offender Registries?
February 18, 2016 | Stephen Klarich
How Reliable are Sex Offender Registries? Imagine you come home from work and turn on the local news. The station…
Should There Be No Statute of Limitations on Rape in California?
January 15, 2016 | Stephen Klarich
Should There Be No Statute of Limitations on Rape in California? In the wake of the Bill Cosby sexual assault…
Psychological Evidence in Sex Cases
December 17, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Sex crime cases are very complicated, and there many aspects involved. Whether your attorney is negotiating with the prosecutor or…
Is not knowing the material depicted minors a defense to child porn possession?
November 19, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Is not knowing the material depicted minors a defense to child porn possession? Child pornography charges carry serious consequences, and…
Harassment of Registered Sex Offenders
November 17, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
California has required the registration of convicted sex offenders with local law enforcement agencies since 1947, but it was not…
Probation Eligibility for Child Pornography Convictions in Los Angeles
November 10, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Probation Eligibility for Child Pornography Convictions in Los Angeles Are you facing child pornography charges in Los Angeles? If so,…
Sex Offender Registration Loopholes are Not the Solution You’re Looking For
November 7, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Sex Offender Registration Loopholes are Not the Solution You’re Looking For In California, most individuals convicted of a sex crime…
Deleting Child Pornography from Your Computer Doesn’t Remove it from Your Hard Drive – PC 311.11(a).
November 3, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
If you think that deleting child pornography (Penal Code Section 311.11(a).) that you found on the Internet will protect you…
Child Pornography Sting Operations: What Can You Do?
October 29, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Child Pornography Sting Operations: What Can You Do? Under California Penal Code Section 311, it is illegal to produce, advertise,…
Can a Sex Offender Go on a School or University Campus?
October 22, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Can a Sex Offender Go on a School or University Campus? If you are convicted of a sex offense in…
How Failing to Register As a Sex Offender Can Lead to Federal Charges
October 16, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
How Failing to Register As a Sex Offender Can Lead to Federal Charges If you are convicted of any one…
Can Police Dogs Smell Child Pornography?
October 13, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Drug-sniffing dogs have long been used by police to sniff for drugs in order to get probable cause to search…
Is Sodomy Always a Crime in California?
October 8, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Sodomy is a crime in California, but that does not mean that sodomy is always treated as a crime. Essentially,…
When Is It a Crime to Speak to a Minor?
September 1, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
When Is It a Crime to Speak to a Minor? These days, social media and technology make it easier than…
Sex Offender’s Guide to Finding a Job
August 26, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Sex Offender’s Guide to Finding a Job For anyone with a criminal record, finding and maintaining employment is the first…
5 Questions to Ask Before You Plead Guilty to a Sex Crime
August 20, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Many people accused of a sex crime will accept a plea deal because they are scared of the consequences. However,…
Are Sexual Consent Contracts a Valid Defense to Rape Charges?
August 4, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Recently, a company began selling what it is calling a possible solution the he-said, she-said nature of sexual consent. The…
Can a Child Under 14 Be Prosecuted for Child Sex Abuse?
July 2, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
When it comes to sex crimes, much of the attention by our media and law enforcement seems to focus on…
5 Things to Expect if You are Charged with Sexual Battery in Los Angeles County
June 30, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Allegations of sexual battery in Los Angeles against celebrities, athletes and even politicians are rather common. It seems like every…
Benefits of Having a Felony Sex Crime Reduced to a Misdemeanor
June 25, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
A conviction for a felony sex crime can have devastating effects that haunt you for the rest of your life.…
Can Failing to Register Be a Strike under California Three Strikes Law?
June 23, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Under California Penal Code Section 290, those convicted of certain sex-related or violent crimes must register as a sex offender…
How a Sex Crime Can Send You to Prison for the Rest of Your Life (PC 667.61)
June 16, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
When we think of the idea of life in prison, most of us think about the crimes that one would…
Could Prostitution Be Legal in California Soon?
June 11, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Saying that current California prostitution laws violate their right to privacy and their freedom of speech, a San Francisco-based sex…
Admitting Your Criminal Conviction on School Applications (PC 1203.4)
June 4, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Having a criminal record can create a lot of obstacles in your life. From finding gainful employment to buying the…
Is There a Difference Between a Sex Offender and a Pedophile?
June 2, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Jacuzzi. Xerox. Photoshop. What do these words have in common? They are all trademark names of products that, over a…
How Do You Register as a Sex Offender if You are Homeless? (PC 290)
May 21, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
If you are a sex offender, you must register your address on the sex offender registry every year. But what…
The Waiting Game: An Explanation of the Waiting Periods for a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Governor’s Pardons
May 19, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Maintaining a clean history free from criminal convictions is often an important step in obtaining a job or finding a…
Music Festivals: A Hunting Ground for Sexual Predators?
May 12, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Music Festivals: A Hunting Ground for Sexual Predators? For many young people, April is the last bit of gloominess before…
What Happens if You Fail to Update Your Address in the California Sex Offender Registry? (PC 290)
May 7, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Anyone who is convicted of a sex crime must register as a sex offender and give their current address to…
Overturning Jessica’s Law in San Diego Leaves California Confused
April 23, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
In a recent ruling, the California Supreme Court overturned Jessica’s Law, a law enacted in 2006 that prohibited convicted sex…
Defenses to Statutory Rape Charges – PC Section 261.5
April 21, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
You recently had sexual intercourse with a female that you met off of a dating website. Prior to engaging in…
Buying a Home as a Registered Sex Offender
April 16, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Buying a Home as a Registered Sex Offender If you have ever found yourself in the market for a new…
The Dangers of Representing Yourself in a Child Molestation Case
March 31, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
The Dangers of Representing Yourself in a Child Molestation Case There is an old saying in law: “A lawyer who…
California Supreme Court Overturns ‘Jessica’s Law,’ Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
March 24, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
The California Supreme Court recently overturned blanket residency restrictions for registered sex offenders. The law, deemed ‘Jessica’s Law,’ prohibited sex…
What the Prosecution Needs to Prove to Convict You of Oral Copulation (PC 288a)
March 19, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Under California under Penal Code Section 288(a), oral copulation is a serious crime. Oral copulation is oral sex involving contact…
Oral Copulation with a Minor: Is Consent a Valid Defense? (California Penal Code Section 288a)
February 24, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Oral copulation with a minor is a serious sex offense in California. Under California Penal Code Section 288a, you could…
Is it a Crime for an 18-Year-Old to Hug and Kiss a 17-year-old? | California Penal Code section 647.6
February 17, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Most people believe that in this scenario if there was no intercourse then no crime was committed. This is false.…
I am accused of statutory rape even though everything was consensual
February 3, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
Attending prom is supposed to be a milestone in a teenager’s life. However, attending prom for you could result in…
The Blurry Line Between Escort Services and Prostitution
January 29, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
The Blurry Line Between Escort Services and Prostitution Pretty Woman made Julia Roberts into a star almost overnight. She had…
What the Stephen Collins Interview Can Teach Us about Sex Offenders
January 27, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
What the Stephen Collins Interview Can Teach Us about Sex Offenders Recently, actor Stephen Collins, former “7th Heaven” star, was…
Can Possession of Adult Porn Be Considered a Crime (California Penal Code Sections 311, 311.5, 311.9)
January 22, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
When a California school teacher turned in his school supplied laptop for annual inventory, he never expected to be arrested…
Federal Appeal Court Rules Registered Sex Offenders Don’t Have to Report Internet Use
January 6, 2015 | Stephen Klarich
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a law that requires registered sex offenders to report their Internet…
Is It a Crime to Masturbate in Your Own Home?
December 16, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Is It a Crime to Masturbate in Your Own Home? "Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don't have…
Is Entrapment a Legal Defense When Sting Operations Were Used to Arrest Me?
December 9, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Before knowing if you can use entrapment as a legal defense when a sting operation was used on you, you need…
The Sex Offender Registry: A Lifetime of Punishment
December 4, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
The Sex Offender Registry: A Lifetime of Punishment There is almost no category of criminal offenses that carries the kind…
Enhancements to Child Pornography Charges (California Penal Code Section 311)
December 3, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Being accused of possessing, producing, promoting, importing, or distributing child pornography is a serious crime in California. Even a misdemeanor…
What is Federal Sex Tourism and What are the Consequences?
November 18, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
What is Federal Sex Tourism and What are the Consequences? Every year, over one million children are abused in the…
What to Expect When Dating a Sex Offender
November 13, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
If you are dating a sex offender in California there are certain laws and procedures that you should be aware…
What Sexual Offenses In California Are NOT Barred by a Statute of Limitations (PC 803(f))?
November 6, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
PC 803(f) Extends the Limitations Period for Sexual Offenses Committed Against Minors According to California Penal Code section 803(f)(1), a…
Can Police Search Your Computer if You Take it to a Repair Shop?
October 23, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Can Police Search Your Computer if You Take it to a Repair Shop? Unless you are a tech wizard, you…
How to Avoid False Accusations of Rape for College Students
October 21, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
How to Avoid False Accusations of Rape for College Students The first semester at college can be an exciting time…
How Far Away Do Sex Offenders Really Have to Live From Schools?
October 16, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
How Far Away Do Sex Offenders Really Have to Live From Schools? If you are a registered sex offender it…
Do You Have to Register as a Sex Offender for Indecent Exposure? (California Penal Code Section 314)
September 30, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Suppose on a Saturday morning a surfer has gone to the beach early to get some surfing in. He leaves…
A Guide to International Traveling for Registered Sex Offenders
September 16, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
A Guide to International Traveling for Registered Sex Offenders Having to register as sex offender carries a stigma unlike any…
Is Having Sex in a Car Illegal?
September 11, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Friday nights are the best nights. The week is done, and there is no school or work to worry about…
When is Child Pornography a Federal Crime?
September 9, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
When is Child Pornography a Federal Crime? A charge of production, possession, distribution, or receiving child pornography is one of…
Is it Illegal to Give Porn to a Minor? (California Penal Code Sections 288.2 and 313)
August 14, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
The Internet has given us instant access to endless information, entertainment, and yes, pornography. This means that almost any minor…
What is Sextortion and What are the Penalties for Sextortion?
August 12, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
What is Sextortion and What are the Penalties for Sextortion? Extortion is the use of non-physical force to compel another…
Will Law Enforcement Notify Your New Neighborhood of Your Sex Offender Status Once You Move In?
August 8, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
If you are a registered sex offender, the Megan’s law website provides certain information about you to members of your…
Does Having Sex When HIV Positive Make You a Sex Offender?
July 31, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Does Having Sex When HIV Positive Make You a Sex Offender? Are people who are HIV positive required to disclose…
What Constitutes Child Porn? (California Penal Code Sections 311.1-311.11)
July 29, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Crimes relating to child pornography are treated very seriously by the California legal system. Penal Code Sections 311.1 through 311.11…
Instagram and Child Pornography: How to Protect Yourself
July 24, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Instagram and Child Pornography: How to Protect Yourself At least two Instagram accounts have been reportedly linked to child pornography,…
Differences between Sexual Battery and Sexual Battery by Fraud (Penal Code sections 243.4, 243.4 (c))
July 22, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Sexual battery by fraud is the crime of unlawfully touching another person on an intimate body part by representing to…
5 Tips to Safely and Legally Use Online Dating Apps
July 9, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
The world of online dating has taken a dramatic turn over the last several years. It used to require setting…
Do You Have to Notify Your Child’s School if You Are a Sex Offender? (California Penal Code Section 290)
July 3, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Under California Penal Code Section 290, you must register as a sex offender if you are convicted of certain sex…
Defenses to a Sodomy Charge
June 24, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Being accused of sodomy can be an emotionally damaging experience. The stigma of a sodomy charge can affect your personal…
Orange County Has First Human Trafficking Case Under New Laws
June 17, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Recently, a convicted drug dealer was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for pimping a 14-year-old girl in…
Should Ice Cream Truck Vendors Be Subject to Criminal Background Checks?
June 3, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal mandating criminal background checks of ice cream truck vendors…
California Supreme Court: Decisions to Invalidate Local Sex Offender Ordinances Stand
May 20, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
The California Supreme Court declined to grant Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackaukas’s requests for review of two Appellate Court…
How Befriending Minors through Online Games Can Be Game Over for You – Solicitation of a Minor
May 15, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Recently, a man in Seattle, Wash. was arrested for sexually exploiting a 12-year-old boy. According to police reports, the man…
Penalties under Federal Law for Solicitation of a Minor (United States Code 18 Section 2422, 2423)
May 13, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
In the state of California, sex crimes involving minors are prosecuted very aggressively. If you are convicted of a sex…
Should a Juvenile Sex Offender Be Required to Register?
May 6, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
In 2006, Congress enacted the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act in response to the highly publicized abduction and…
It Doesn’t Always Take 2 to Tango: How Chatting with Minors through Phone Apps Can Land You in Big Trouble
May 1, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Parents in Detroit, Mich. had a scare recently when a man allegedly preyed on their 10-year-old daughter through a popular…
Are Sex Offenders’ Rights Too Restricted?
April 29, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Since 2004, convicted sex offenders have been required to register with local law enforcement under California’s Megan’s Law. This allows the…
Can an Emancipated Minor Legally Consent to Having Sex?
April 22, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
In the state of California, is it generally understood that it is illegal to engage in sexual intercourse with a…
6 Lesser Known Ways You Can Be Found in Possession of Child Pornography
April 17, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
When someone is charged with a child pornography crime, the case becomes a top story in the news. However, many…
Minors Cannot Legally Consent to Sex (California PC 261.5)
April 8, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Minors Cannot Legally Consent to Sex (California PC 261.5) Statutory rape is very different from rape in that it does…
What are the Differences Between a Federal and State Child Pornography Charge?
April 3, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Being accused of a child pornography crime can adversely affect your job, personal life and standing in the community. If…
You Can Be Charged for Oral Copulation Decades after the Alleged Offense Occurred (Penal Code Sections 288a, 800 through 803)
April 1, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Oral Copulation Charges Years Later - Statute of Limitations for Oral Copulation Defense Attorney California’s statute of limitations states that…
6 Reasons Why You Should Never Chat with Minors Online
March 27, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Online chatting may seem like a way for you to express yourself freely in an anonymous setting. Most people do…
Could You Be Labeled a Sex Offender for Streaking?
March 25, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Could You Be Labeled a Sex Offender for Streaking? The family of Christian Adamek will forever mourn his fateful decision…
10 Assumptions about Sex Offenders that are Usually Wrong
March 20, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
10 Assumptions about Sex Offenders that are Usually Wrong It is easy to believe certain stereotypes about sex offenders as…
The Consequences of a Conviction for Forcible Penetration with a Foreign Object Can Last a Lifetime (PC 289)
March 18, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Most people understand that rape is an act of forcible sexual intercourse and consider it one of the worst crimes…
When Attempted Rape is Not a Violent Crime
March 13, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Attempted rape falls under a violation of California Penal Code 261 and is generally considered a violent crime. If you…
What is the California Rape Shield Law? (California Evidence Code 1103)
February 25, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Under California Evidence Code Section 1103, a defendant in a rape case cannot introduce evidence about the alleged victim’s past…
How Can a Child Be Charged with Child Pornography? (California PC 311)
February 20, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
How Can a Child Be Charged with Child Pornography? (California PC 311) What Does “Child Pornography” Mean under California’s Laws?…
Super Bowl Prostitution Ring Busted: Consequences of Sex Trafficking in California, Pimping & Pandering (Penal Code Sections 266i and 266h, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 117)
February 18, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Trafficking minors for the purpose of engaging in illegal sexual activity can be prosecuted under state or federal law. You…
Consequences of Online Enticement of a Minor for Sexual Activity (Penal Code Section 288.4)
February 4, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Lawmakers are particularly concerned about harm being done to minors from sexual predators. Laws protecting children from being sexually assaulted,…
Expungement for Child Pornography in California No Longer Available but There’s Still Hope (Penal Code Section 1203.4)
January 14, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
When it comes to sex crimes, lawmakers haven’t shown the slightest interest in making life any easier for a registered…
Nevada Sex Offender Law May Impact California Sex Offender Registrants
January 9, 2014 | Stephen Klarich
Following guidelines set under federal sex offender registration requirements, the state of Nevada is expanding the ranks of its sex…
Retroactive Federal Sex Offender Registration May Not Apply
December 31, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Retroactive Federal Sex Offender Registration May Not Apply If you have been convicted of a crime requiring sex offender registration,…
DNA Sample Requirement in CA Child Molestation Charges Does Not Violate Your Fourth Amendment Rights – PC 296
December 17, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
California law pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 (PC 296) requires you to provide DNA and other identifying evidence if…
Los Angeles Sex Offender Registration Requirements
December 10, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Sex offender registration is a lifetime requirement for anyone residing, working or attending school in California who is convicted of…
Restrictions for Registered Sex Offenders Living or Working in Pomona – PC 290
November 19, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
California is known nationally for the severe penalties and restrictions that it places on people convicted of sexual offenses. Under…
California Rules Sex Offender Treatment Program Requirement Cannot be Retroactively Applied
October 29, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Sex offenders who were sentenced prior to when an amendment in California Penal Code section 1203.067 took effect do not…
How to Get off Megan’s Law in Hemet for PC 288(a) Convictions?
October 24, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
California’s Megan’s Law is designed to provide the public with certain information on the whereabouts of sex offenders. Megan’s Law…
Facing Child Molestation Charges in Hemet Under PC 288(a)
October 22, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Facing Child Molestation Charges in Hemet Under PC 288(a) California Penal Code sec. 288(a) governs the crime of lewd or…
Ending Sex Offender Registration for Lewd Acts with 14-15 Year Old 10 Years Younger in Costa Mesa – Penal Code Section 288(c)(1)
October 3, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Ending Sex Offender Registration for Lewd Acts with 14-15 Year Old 10 Years Younger in Costa Mesa – Penal Code…
Ending Sex Offender Registration in Costa Mesa for Child Molest – PC647.6
October 1, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Ending Sex Offender Registration in Costa Mesa for Child Molest – PC647.6 Anyone who must register as a sex offender…
Will Sex Offenders be Required to Register Their Online Accounts? – Update on Prop. 35 Temporary Injunction
September 26, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Proposition 35, the "Californians Against Sexual Exploitation Act" Initiative (CASE Act), was on the Nov. 6, 2012 California ballot as…
Maximum Parole Revocation for Sex Offenders Who Cut Off GPS Devices – Senate Bill 57
September 20, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
More than any other category of paroled offenders, registered sex offenders are held to the strictest rules and surveillance procedures…
Penalties for Prostitution – PC 647(b)
September 3, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
You are a struggling college student. Unable to make your tuition payments, you agreed to engage in sexual intercourse with…
Are you facing statutory rape charges (California Penal Code 261.5)?
May 22, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Are you facing statutory rape charges (California Penal Code 261.5)? You are chatting online with a woman that you believe…
Sex Crimes that Are a 3rd Strike (PC 1192.7 and PC 667.5)
April 25, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Sex Crimes that Are a 3rd Strike (PC 1192.7 and PC 667.5) In 2012, California voters passed Proposition 36, which…
Will I Have To Register As A Sex Offender If I Am Convicted Of Possession Of Child Pornography? PC 311.11
April 22, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Will I Have To Register As A Sex Offender If I Am Convicted Of Possession Of Child Pornography? PC 311.11…
I have been charged with engaging in lewd acts in a public place. What sentence do I face? (CPC 647(a))
April 18, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
I have been charged with engaging in lewd acts in a public place. What sentence do I face? (CPC 647(a))…
I have been charged with agreeing to engage in prostitution. What are the consequences? (CPC 647(b))
April 10, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
In California, it is illegal to engage in any lewd or sexual act in exchange for money or other consideration.…
Will I have to register as a sex offender in San Bernardino if I am convicted of child molestation? (PC 290)
March 21, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Will I have to register as a sex offender in San Bernardino if I am convicted of child molestation? (PC…
What does the prosecution need to prove to find me guilty of rape in Riverside? (PC 261)
March 20, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Under California Penal Code section 261, rape is defined as an act of sexual intercourse with someone other than your…
Worst Punishments for Rape in San Bernardino (PC 261)
March 15, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Worst Punishments for Rape in San Bernardino (PC 261) Under California Penal Code section 261, rape is defined as an…
What do I need to know before I hire a Riverside Indecent Exposure attorney? (PC 314)
March 8, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
What do I need to know before I hire a Riverside Indecent Exposure attorney? (PC 314) Before hiring a Riverside…
I was arrested at a park for Indecent Exposure in San Bernardino, what should I do? (PC 314)
March 5, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Indecent Exposure Charges in San Bernardino Under California Penal Code 314, it is illegal to willfully and lewdly expose your…
Los Angeles sex crimes attorney can help dismiss Indecent Exposure Charges (PC 314)
March 4, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Indecent Exposure Charges in Los Angeles What You'll Find In This Article: Have you been accused of exposing your genitals…
I have been arrested for soliciting a prostitute, how can I get my case dismissed? – Penal Code 647b
February 20, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
I have been arrested for soliciting a prostitute, how can I get my case dismissed? - Penal Code 647b Under…
You Can Face Criminal Charges for Hiring a Prostitute in California
February 13, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
You Can Face Criminal Charges for Hiring a Prostitute in California In California, anyone who engages in prostitution (even if…
If I am convicted of a sexual battery charge, what punishment am I facing? (CPC 243.4)
January 31, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
If I am convicted of a sexual battery charge, what punishment am I facing? (CPC 243.4) If you are facing…
I was convicted of a sex offense in another state. Do I have to register as a sex offender in California? (CPC 290)
January 26, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Depending on the type of crime you have been convicted of in another state, you may be required to register…
What is indecent exposure and what are the penalties? – Penal Code 314.1
January 17, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
Indecent exposure is a crime under California Penal Code 314.1. This section makes it unlawful to willfully and lewdly expose…
If you are charged with domestic violence or sexual assault your rights as a criminal defendant are at jeopardy under California’s new laws (Code of Civil Procedure section 1219 and Penal Code section 1387)
January 15, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
If you are charged with domestic violence or sexual assault your rights as a criminal defendant are at jeopardy under…
What is Indecent Exposure and What are the Penalties if I am convicted? (CPC 314.1)
January 15, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
What is Indecent Exposure and What are the Penalties if I am convicted? (CPC 314.1) You can be charged with…
What is a Hofsheier motion? (California PC 290)
January 11, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
If you are charged with a sex offense in California, one of the most devastating consequences upon a conviction is…
What requirements do I have to meet to be eligible for a Certificate of Rehabilitation? (CPC 4852)
January 4, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
What requirements do I have to meet to be eligible for a Certificate of Rehabilitation? (CPC 4852) A California Certificate…
The Word Of One Young Child Is Sufficient To Have An Adult Arrested And Convicted Of A Sex Crime (Penal Code Section 288)
January 3, 2013 | Stephen Klarich
The Word Of One Young Child Is Sufficient To Have An Adult Arrested And Convicted Of A Sex Crime (Penal…
I was Charged with Child Molestation in Orange County. Will I have to Register as a Sex Offender?
December 28, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
I was Charged with Child Molestation in Orange County. Will I have to Register as a Sex Offender? California Penal…
Can I Be Convicted Of Lewd Conduct In Riverside For Masturbating In My Home?
December 7, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Penal code section 647(a) in California is commonly referred to as “lewd act in public” and is a misdemeanor under…
Lewd Acts with a Minor in California
November 16, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
Being convicted of “lewd acts with a minor” under California Penal Code 288 carries severe penalties. Depending upon the specifics…
Acts that a person can engage in that may lead to lewd conduct charge PC 647(a)
August 28, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
A lewd or lascivious act in a public place is a misdemeanor in the state of California. This crime can…
Sandusky Molestation Trial Begins Jury Selection CA Penal Code 288
June 12, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
The assurance of an unbiased jury of one’s peers is the key to our system of justice. High profile cases…
Impersonating Someone’s Spouse Can Lead to a Rape Charge
January 18, 2012 | Stephen Klarich
If you are ever accused of rape, it is important to hire an experienced Southern California Sex Crimes attorney. There…
Lake Forest Man Back in Court on New Child Pornography Charges
December 13, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Lake Forest Man Back in Court on New Child Pornography Charges Earlier this month a Lake Forest man, who had…
Do I have to register as a sex offender for life?
November 7, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
The answer is “maybe”. California law does allow terminating your obligation from registering as a sex offender under PC 290…
Man Arrested in San Bernardino for Sexual Assault
October 18, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Man Arrested in San Bernardino for Sexual Assault A Redlands man was arrested last week in connection with the sexual…
4 Alternatives for Pleading Guilty to Solicitation PC § 647(b)
September 28, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
4 Alternatives for Pleading Guilty to Solicitation PC § 647(b) If you have been arrested for Solicitation of a prostitute…
Penal Code Section 288(a) And The Possibility Of Probation
August 21, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Penal Code Section 288(a) And The Possibility Of Probation Penal Code section 288(a) makes it crime to commit a lewd…
Why you could go to jail for showing a minor pornography PC 288.2(a)
August 19, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Why you could go to jail for showing a minor pornography PC 288.2(a) In California, it is a crime to…
Is a Kiss Just a Kiss?
August 10, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Is a Kiss Just a Kiss? A kiss is not just a kiss when it is a French kiss on…
I’ve been charged with distributing child pornography
July 27, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
In order to sustain a conviction for distributing child pornography under California law, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt…
Solicitation of a lewd act in public: what the Prosecution must prove
June 24, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Solicitation of a lewd act in public: what the Prosecution must prove To prove that you are guilty of this…
Riverside County Man Faces Life In Prison For Sex Crimes With 14-Year-Old Girl
June 17, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Riverside County Man Faces Life In Prison For Sex Crimes With 14-Year-Old Girl The Facts A Moreno Valley man accused…
If I am charged with possession of child pornography, what do I do?
June 15, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
California law prohibits any person from possessing any electronic image that depicts a child under the age of 18 engaging…
How can I avoid registering as a sex offender?
June 2, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Here are some good ideas you need to think about when faced with a sex crime in California: QUESTION #1:…
Child Porn Convictions Based on Same Conduct Violates Double Jeopardy
May 2, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Child Porn Convictions Based on Same Conduct Violates Double Jeopardy On February 24, 2011, in U.S. v. Lynn, Ninth Circuit…
Orange County Equestrian Center Employee Arrested On Allegations Of Child Molestation
March 29, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Orange County Equestrian Center Employee Arrested On Allegations Of Child Molestation Officials at an Orange County equestrian center shocked to…
Discretionary Sex Offender Registration – What Do I Need To Know?
February 18, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Discretionary Sex Offender Registration – What Do I Need To Know? In California, a person may be required to register…
What if I got arrested for solicitation of prostitution, what does the prosecution need to prove and what is the punishment?
February 10, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
To prove that the defendant is guilty of this crime, the People must prove that: 1. The defendant requested that…
What if I got arrested for solicitation of prostitution, what does the prosecution need to prove and what is the punishment?
February 8, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
What if I got arrested for solicitation of prostitution, what does the prosecution need to prove and what is the…
Rape of an Intoxicated Woman – Penal Code Section 261(a)(3)
January 5, 2011 | Stephen Klarich
Rape of an Intoxicated Woman – Penal Code Section 261(a)(3) Most people in the general public have a broad perception…
The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison may receive an indecent exposure pardon 40 years after the fact – California Penal Code 314
December 16, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison may receive an indecent exposure pardon 40 years after the fact – California Penal…
New Airport Security Measures May Rise To Sexual Assault Allegations Against TSA Employees
December 14, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
New Airport Security Measures May Rise To Sexual Assault Allegations Against TSA Employees The Transport and Security Association (TSA) has…
Risky All or Nothing Defense Strategy Backfires For Client
June 28, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Risky All or Nothing Defense Strategy Backfires For Client The California Courts granted defendant Robbie Landry’s motion to withdraw a…
F.B.I. Releases Its Files on Michael Jackson: An Additional Investigation of Child Abuse
January 5, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
F.B.I. Releases Its Files on Michael Jackson: An Additional Investigation of Child Abuse Today, January 5, 2010, the Federal Bureau…
Man Convicted of Molesting and Making Pornography of Three Girls
January 1, 2010 | Stephen Klarich
Man Convicted of Molesting and Making Pornography of Three Girls A school bus driver was convicted recently of molesting and…
What You Need to Know About Megan’s Law and Sex Offender Registration in California
December 24, 2009 | Stephen Klarich
Registration as a sex offender is mandatory under Penal Code section 290 for persons convicted of one of the sex…
Sexually Violent Offenses Entail More than Just Prison Time
December 14, 2009 | Stephen Klarich
Sexually Violent Offenses Entail More than Just Prison Time Why Having a Good Attorney Can Help You Avoid the Implications…
Juveniles Committed Under the Sexually Violent Predator Act
December 11, 2009 | Stephen Klarich
The California Court of Appeals recently ruled that a juvenile could be involuntarily committed as a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP).…
Jury View in Sex Crime Trial
November 20, 2009 | Stephen Klarich
One can only hope to never be charged with a sex crime. From your initial contact with police to your…
Charged With a Sex Crime
November 18, 2009 | Stephen Klarich
One can only hope to never be charged with a sex crime. From your initial contact with police to your…
California State Supreme Court to Determine Constitutionality of Requiring Registered Sex Offenders to Live Far from Children – Part 2
October 28, 2009 | Stephen Klarich
As stated in the previous post, on November 3, 2009, the California Supreme Court will hear a case that will…