The Dangers of Representing Yourself in a Child Molestation Case
The Dangers of Representing Yourself in a Child Molestation Case
The Dangers of Representing Yourself in a Child Molestation Case There is an old saying in law: “A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.” The point of that line is that it is always better for anyone, even a lawyer, to hire legal help when he or she is the target of a criminal investigation, because even the best lawyer’s legal judgment could be clouded by…
Read MoreWhat the Stephen Collins Interview Can Teach Us about Sex Offenders
What the Stephen Collins Interview Can Teach Us about Sex Offenders Recently, actor Stephen Collins, former “7th Heaven” star, was interviewed by Yahoo Global news anchor Katie Couric. 1 In the segment, which aired on ABC News’s “20/20,” Collins discussed his 2012 confession to the sexual abuse of three underage girls. 2 Collins admitted to molesting and exposing himself to girls between 1973 and 1994. Collins’ confession was initially taped…
Read More10 Assumptions about Sex Offenders that are Usually Wrong
10 Assumptions about Sex Offenders that are Usually Wrong It is easy to believe certain stereotypes about sex offenders as fact in the interest of protecting your family. However, some commonly held beliefs about sex offenders are untrue. Here are 10 facts commonly assumed about sex offenders that are usually incorrect: 1. Victims of child molestation do not know the offenders. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, as many…
Read MoreDNA Sample Requirement in CA Child Molestation Charges Does Not Violate Your Fourth Amendment Rights – PC 296
DNA Sample Requirement in CA Child Molestation Charges Does Not Violate Your Fourth Amendment Rights – PC 296 California law pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 (PC 296) requires you to provide DNA and other identifying evidence if you are convicted, adjudicated as a juvenile, or found not guilty by reason of insanity for any felony crime. In fact, just being arrested for a registerable sex crime also triggers this…
Read MoreI am accused of child molestation in Riverside. How can Wallin & Klarich assist me in my case? (PC 647.6)
The possible punishment you face for a misdemeanor conviction under California Penal Code Section 647.6 for child molestation could have a substantial effect on your life. You need the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich to fight for your freedom. Prosecution for Annoying or Molesting a Child under 18 years of age To be convicted for annoying or molesting a child under 18 years old, the prosecutor must…
Read MoreOrange County Equestrian Center Employee Arrested On Allegations Of Child Molestation
Orange County Equestrian Center Employee Arrested On Allegations Of Child Molestation Officials at an Orange County equestrian center shocked to hear news that a fellow employee had been arrested on allegations of child molestation. The Coto Valley Equestrian Center is located in the upscale Orange County suburb of Coto De Caza. David Montano, 45 years old, worked as a horse groomer at the center. Montano was arrested by the Orange…
Read MoreF.B.I. Releases Its Files on Michael Jackson: An Additional Investigation of Child Abuse
F.B.I. Releases Its Files on Michael Jackson: An Additional Investigation of Child Abuse Today, January 5, 2010, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released more than 300 pages of information they kept on the recently deceased Michael Jackson. Within the file, interestingly enough, there was another allegation of child abuse that came up after Jackson was acquitted by a jury in 2004. In late 2004, there was another report of alleged…
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