Winning a Sex Crime Case Begins with Winning Over the Jury
Winning a Sex Crime Case Begins with Winning Over the Jury
Winning a Sex Crime Case Begins with Winning Over the Jury Every year in California innocent people are arrested and convicted of a sex crime charge based upon the testimony of just one witness. That is, there is no DNA. There are no video recordings of the alleged crime. There are no alibi witnesses. Oftentimes, there are no eyewitnesses at all - save for the accuser and the defendant. Allegations…
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Things You Should Know About Being a California Registered Sex Offender on Halloween
Things You Should Know About Being a California Registered Sex Offender on Halloween Psychiatrists say people who fear or have anxiety surrounding Halloween are suffering from samhainophobia. If you are a California registered sex offender, you will likely fall into this category, but for different reasons than run-of-the-mill samhainophobics. This is because California, like most states, has seemed to spare no creativity in attempting to place unreasonable restrictions on those…
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After-School Program Supervisor Charged with Sexual Abuse
After-school programs are usually a positive thing for a community. Parents who can’t be home from work have a place to send their kids for the few hours before they get home; students get a chance to do homework early, or take a break and have fun with their friends; and those who volunteer to work with these young girls and boys get to engage in a rewarding program that…
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List of Sex Crimes in Each Tier Under California’s Tiered Registry System
List of Sex Crimes in Each Tier Under California’s Tiered Registry System If you are convicted of a sex crime in California, you may have thought that you would have to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life. However, this will change on January 1, 2021. That is because Senate Bill 384, which was approved by then-governor Jerry Brown, will bring major changes to the sex…
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What is a Pretext Phone Call in a Sex Crimes Case?
What is a Pretext Phone Call in a Sex Crimes Case? If you are under investigation for a sex crime, you need to be on your guard, because the police will likely resort to tactics and tricks that can cause you to unwittingly incriminate yourself. One technique in particular can be very effective if you are not careful: the pretext phone call. Here’s how law enforcement will attempt to get…
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When Do You Have to Register as a Sex Offender after Release from Custody?
When Do You Have to Register as a Sex Offender after Release from Custody? If you are convicted of a sex crime, you may face time in jail or prison. As part of your sentence, you will likely have to register as a sex offender once you are released from custody under California Penal Code Section 290. So, how do you register as a sex offender and how soon after…
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What is Revenge Porn? (PC 647(j)(4))
What is Revenge Porn? (PC 647(j)(4)) You are probably familiar with the term “revenge porn.” Laws making revenge porn illegal in California went into effect in 2014 and they came to greater prominence after an incident involving celebrities Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna in 2017. Although you may have heard the phrase “revenge porn” before, you may not know exactly what the term means. Let’s take a closer look at…
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The Difference Between Sexual Battery and Rape
The Difference Between Sexual Battery and Rape While pretty much everyone has heard the terms “sexual battery” and “rape,” there is often confusion as to what these terms really mean. Our experienced sex crimes lawyers have been successfully defending clients facing sexual battery and rape charges for more than 35 years. Our lawyers know how California distinguishes these separate criminal offenses. Let’s examine the difference between sexual battery and rape.…
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California Tiered Registry Bill Fails to Pass
California has some of the harshest punishments for people who commit sex crimes. In most cases, you will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life if you are a convicted of a sex crime. However, California lawmakers had been working to change this lifetime consequence. A bill that would’ve reformed California’s sex offender registration system had gained momentum, but it recently was halted.…
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Victorville Repeals Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
Victorville Repeals Sex Offender Residency Restrictions If you are convicted of a sex crime in California, you will likely have to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life under California Penal Code Section 290. Being labeled as a sex offender can greatly impact your life. You may not be able to find employment or housing, and you will have to deal with a negative stigma that…
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