Rape Articles
While most people are aware that a person’s consent to sexual activity can be invalid if he or she was under the influence of alcohol or other drugs at the time, many people are likely unsure of whether that rule applies in reverse. In other words, can a person defend against a charge of rape if he or she was drunk at the time he or she supposedly committed the…
Stephen Klarich | November 15, 2018
The crime of statutory rape can be confusing for some people because it involves an act in which you may…
Stephen Klarich | September 25, 2018
Most everyone understands that rape is a serious criminal offense, but many people do not know whether a rape conviction…
Stephen Klarich | September 20, 2018
While pretty much everyone has heard the terms “sexual battery” and “rape,” there is often confusion as to what these…
Stephen Klarich | August 14, 2018
If you are convicted of rape in California under PC 261, you face up to 8 years in state prison,…
Stephen Klarich | April 26, 2018
Most people in the general public have a broad perception that rape is a crime that involves sexually forcing yourself upon…
Stephen Klarich | April 5, 2018
The crimes of statutory rape and rape are often confused. Although they both involve sexual acts, these crimes are very…
Stephen Klarich | September 21, 2017
You go out on a date with a beautiful woman. Trying to impress her, you order a fine bottle of…
Stephen Klarich | May 18, 2017
Rape is one of the most serious crimes prosecuted in the state of California. A mere accusation of rape can…
Stephen Klarich | March 21, 2017
Rape is a serious charge that can affect your housing, career, and personal life. The crime, defined under Penal Code…
Stephen Klarich | March 7, 2017
In the months since Stanford student Brock Turner was issued a lenient sentence for alleged sexual assault of an unconscious…
Stephen Klarich | September 22, 2016
There is perhaps no criminal charge that carries the scorn and resentment of others more than rape. If you or…
Stephen Klarich | August 18, 2016
Many sex crimes cases are a matter of he said, she said. When these cases go to trial, it is…
Stephen Klarich | June 7, 2016
If you’re facing rape charges in Los Angeles County, one of the most important decisions you will make is which…
Stephen Klarich | December 31, 2015
Being accused of rape in Los Angeles County is extremely serious. Under California Penal Code Section 261(a), you face harsh…
Stephen Klarich | December 3, 2015
Under California Penal Code section 261, rape is defined as an act of sexual intercourse with someone other than your…
Stephen Klarich | November 24, 2015
It’s Friday night and you are looking forward to celebrating the end of the week. You decide to unwind by…
Stephen Klarich | October 27, 2015
Recently, a company began selling what it is calling a possible solution the he-said, she-said nature of sexual consent. The…
Stephen Klarich | August 4, 2015
Under California Penal Code section 261, rape is defined as an act of sexual intercourse with someone other than your…
Stephen Klarich | February 5, 2015
For those of us who grew up with Fat Albert and The Cosby Show, Bill Cosby has been a father…
Stephen Klarich | December 23, 2014
In the past, sex crime laws did not apply to the acts of spouses toward each another. It was therefore…
Stephen Klarich | September 23, 2014
A newly proposed California bill is taking aim at the issue of rape on college campuses, by introducing the idea…
Stephen Klarich | July 11, 2014
Attempted rape falls under a violation of California Penal Code 261 and is generally considered a violent crime. If you…
Stephen Klarich | March 13, 2014
Facing a rape accusation is a frightening situation. Your best chance for a positive result in your case is hiring…
Stephen Klarich | December 3, 2013
Most people think of rape (PC 261) as involving physical force over the alleged victim. However, you can be charged…
Stephen Klarich | November 14, 2013
In a case that shocked the nation, Ariel Castro of Cleveland, Ohio was convicted in July of the brutal and…
Stephen Klarich | September 24, 2013
After a night of drinking, you meet a woman at the local bar. You are intoxicated. She is intoxicated. You…
Stephen Klarich | May 3, 2013
Under California Penal Code section 261, rape is defined as an act of sexual intercourse with someone other than your…
Stephen Klarich | March 27, 2013
Under California Penal Code section 261, rape is defined as an act of sexual intercourse with someone other than your…
Stephen Klarich | March 20, 2013
Under California Penal Code section 261, rape is defined as an act of sexual intercourse with someone other that your…
Stephen Klarich | March 15, 2013
Issues of sexual consent in California can be more complex than one might imagine. The law should be sufficiently clear:…
Stephen Klarich | June 4, 2012
After seven years on the run, and an international manhunt, a convicted rapist was brought to justice in Orange County,…
Stephen Klarich | February 2, 2012
If you are ever accused of rape, it is important to hire an experienced Southern California Sex Crimes attorney. There…
Stephen Klarich | January 18, 2012
Earlier this year it was reported by Sean Emery of the OC Register, that police have arrested a hospital worker,…
Stephen Klarich | October 12, 2011
In Santa Ana, a man has recently been arrested on allegations of repeatedly sexually molesting his girlfriend's daughter. Javier Resendiz,…
Stephen Klarich | June 7, 2011
In our previous blog, we told you the first thing that would happen to you after being accused of Rape…
Stephen Klarich | May 25, 2011
If you’re being investigated for committing rape, you have all the same rights and protections that any criminal accused has.…
Stephen Klarich | April 19, 2011
A state appeals court in San Francisco has upheld the conviction and 4-year prison sentence of a former University of…
Stephen Klarich | March 2, 2011
Orange County law enforcement authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who is suspected of helping to…
Stephen Klarich | January 10, 2011
Most people in the general public have a broad perception that rape is a crime that involves sexually forcing yourself…
Stephen Klarich | January 5, 2011
The California Court of Appeals recently ruled that the trial court erred in failing to hold a hearing on the…
Stephen Klarich | August 11, 2010
It was recently reported in the OC Register that the Fullerton Police were searching for a man suspected of raping…
Stephen Klarich | January 6, 2010
A man charged with drugging and raping at least two women he met on MySpace pleaded not guilty to three…
Stephen Klarich | December 30, 2009
Sexual assault is a general term which covers a range of crimes, including rape. As defined under California law, rape…
Stephen Klarich | December 28, 2009
Why Having an Experienced Sex Crimes Defense Law Firm On Your Side Can Make the Difference Between Jail and Freedom…
Stephen Klarich | December 9, 2009