How You Can Remove Your Name From The Sex Offender Registry In California
How You Can Remove Your Name From The Sex Offender Registry In California
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 explore this topic further. The short answer is yes, it is possible to be removed from the sex offender registry in California. However, it is not an easy process and…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Extended Statute of Limitations on Childhood Sex Crimes
California’s Extended Statute of Limitations on Childhood Sex Crimes What Is AB 218? Because sex crimes against minors are prosecuted aggressively in California, the penalties for conviction are severe. In 2019, Governor Gavin Newson signed Assembly Bill 218 into law, which further expanded the legal rights of victims of childhood sex crimes. Under California’s previous statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse, victims had to file a lawsuit either by…
Read MoreAre Sex Offenders Banned from Living Near Parks and Schools?
Are Sex Offenders Banned from Living Near Parks and Schools? When you are convicted of a sex crime and required to register as a sex offender, a number of restrictions and requirements are placed on you. Due to a law that was passed in 2006 by California voters, you probably think that you cannot live within 2,000 feet of a school, park or other area where children gather. However, that…
Read MoreNew California Law Helps Sex Offenders Return to Their Homes (PC 3003)
New California Law Helps Sex Offenders Return to Their Homes (PC 3003) Passed in 2006, Jessica’s Law prohibits any registered sex offender – regardless of whether their particular crime involved children – from living within 2,000 feet from schools, parks or any location where children gather. Due to the amount of schools and parks in California, this law essentially prevents sex offenders from living in any urban and suburban areas…
Read MoreIs Rape Considered a Violent Crime? (PC 261)
Is Rape Considered a Violent Crime? (PC 261) Most everyone understands that rape is a serious criminal offense, but many people do not know whether a rape conviction could lead to a strike being added to your criminal record under California’s Three Strikes law. You will receive a strike on your criminal record in California if you are convicted of a “serious or violent” crime. So, is the crime of…
Read MorePhone Scam Targets Sex Offenders in California
Phone Scam Targets Sex Offenders in California If you were convicted of a sex crime, you will likely have to deal with the harsh consequence of registering as a sex offender. Now, you may also have to deal with scammers targeting you. According to reports, registered sex offenders in California, including in the cities of Upland and Lawndale, are receiving phone calls where they are demanded to pay up to…
Read MoreAre Sex Offenders Eligible for Early Parole Under Prop 57?
In 2016, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 57, which allowed inmates who were convicted of non-violent felonies to seek early parole. Upon passing, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) was required to create regulations to implement this law. In doing so, the CDCR excluded inmates who were required to register as a sex offender from being eligible for early parole review. A recent court ruling has declared this…
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