How You Can Remove Your Name From The Sex Offender Registry
Being on the sex offender registry in California can have serious consequences for a person’s life. But is there a way to remove your name from the registry? Let’s …
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California on Verge of Major Sex Offender Registry Overhaul
If you are convicted of a sex crime in California, you will likely face the harsh punishment of registration as a sex offender for the rest of your life. For years, groups have pressured lawmakers to reform laws regarding this …
Nevada Sex Offender Law May Impact California Sex Offender Registrants
Nevada Sex Offender Law May Impact California Sex Offender Registrants
Following guidelines set under federal sex offender registration requirements, the state of Nevada is expanding the ranks of its sex offender registry by redefining who must register as a sex …
What is a Hofsheier motion? (California PC 290)
What is a Hofsheier motion? (California PC 290)
If you are charged with a sex offense in California, one of the most devastating consequences upon a conviction is a requirement that you may have to register as a sex offender …
California Senator Plans Bill to Protect Gay Adolescents from the Sex Offender Registry
Democratic state senator Scott Wiener recently detailed his plans for bills he will be introducing in 2019. He plans a major push for legislation focused on LGBTQ issues and protecting the LGBTQ community, including gay adolescents.
Wiener said he plans …
What is “Consent” in the Eyes of the Law?
What is “Consent” in the Eyes of the Law?
In general, consent refers to giving permission or agreement for something to happen. In legal terms, it can be defined as giving voluntary and knowledgeable approval for a particular action or …
What is the California Rape Shield Law? (California Evidence Code 1103)
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 Consequences of a Conviction for Forcible Penetration with a Foreign Object Can Last a Lifetime (PC 289)
The Consequences of a Conviction for Forcible Penetration with a Foreign Object Can Last a Lifetime (PC 289)
Most people understand that rape is an act of forcible sexual intercourse and consider it one of the worst crimes for which …
Overturning Jessica’s Law in San Diego Leaves California Confused
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, …
Will Law Enforcement Notify Your New Neighborhood of Your Sex Offender Status Once You Move In?
Will Law Enforcement Notify Your New Neighborhood of Your Sex Offender Status Once You Move In?
If you are a registered sex offender, Megan’s Law website provides certain information about you to members of your community. Anyone can visit www.meganslaw.ca.gov, …