On Oct. 12, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 57, which imposes tougher penalties on sex offenders tampering with tracking devices. The new senate bill, authored by state Senator Ted Lieu (D-Torrance), will take effect Jan. 1, …
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What is the California Rape Shield Law? (California Evidence Code 1103)
Under California Evidence Code Section 1103, a defendant in a rape case cannot introduce evidence about the alleged victim’s past sexual history to prove that the victim consented to the sexual act.
The law was enacted to provide extra protection …
You Can be Excluded from the Megan’s Law Website if the Victim was a Relative – Penal Code Section 290.46(e)
If you register as a sex offender in Anaheim due to a conviction for lewd and lascivious act with a minor under the age of 14 or “child molestation” (Penal Code section 288) and your offense involved your own relative, …
Are Sex Offenders’ Rights Too Restricted?
Since 2004, convicted sex offenders have been required to register with local law enforcement under California’s Megan’s Law. This allows the public to view information about these sex offenders such as the crime of which they have been convicted and …
Overturning Jessica’s Law in San Diego Leaves California Confused
In a recent ruling, the California Supreme Court overturned Jessica’s Law, a law enacted in 2006 that prohibited convicted sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a school or park, in San Diego County. In re Taylor (S206143), the …
Top 10 Reasons to Hire the Law Firm of Wallin & Klarich in a Rape Case
Facing a rape accusation is a frightening situation. Your best chance for a positive result in your case is hiring an experienced law firm with an outstanding track record of successfully defending their clients charged with rape. If you or …
The Difference Between Statutory Rape and Rape in California
The crimes of statutory rape and rape are often confused. Although they both involve sexual acts, these crimes are very different under California Law. Let’s examine how the crime of rape is different than the crime of statutory rape.
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…Will Law Enforcement Notify Your New Neighborhood of Your Sex Offender Status Once You Move In?
If you are a registered sex offender, the Megan’s law website provides certain information about you to members of your community. Anyone can visit www.meganslaw.ca.gov, search his or her zip code or address, and see which offenders live near him …
What Is the Statute of Limitations For Child Molestation?
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Being accused of a sex crime can be a very emotionally difficult experience. The legal process is complicated, and the penalties you face if convicted are harsh and long-lasting. That is why California law attempts to protect people from …
How can Wallin & Klarich get you off the Megan’s Law website?
California Penal Code Section 290.46, known as Megan’s Law, requires the California Department of Justice to maintain an internet website that posts information about California registered sex offenders. This website allows the public to easily access information about you …