Most people would celebrate the recent arrest of over 900 pedophiles by the FBI and Europol, but many digital rights groups, privacy advocates and Escondido defense attorneys are questioning the methods used by these law enforcement agencies to catch the criminals. That’s because the sting involved installing malware on the computers of suspected offenders. Here are […]
Juveniles Accused of Sex Crimes
Juveniles, just like adults, can commit sex crimes and also like adults, those convicted may be forced to register as sex offenders for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, it is possible to fight these crimes with the help of a top San Diego juvenile lawyer like Peter M. Liss. One particularly problematic legal area […]
Can Sex Offenders Move to a New State?
Just about everyone has a basic understanding that most sex crimes also result in mandatory registration on the sex offender registry. What you may not know is that while every state has a sex offender registry, each one has a different set of laws detailing the rights and responsibilities of those on the list. That […]
The Consequences of Getting a Felony Conviction in California
In California, a felony conviction will usually result in consequences beyond the court-ordered sentence. In fact, some of your constitutional rights will be waived after you have been convicted, which is another reason why you should always get in touch with a Del Mar criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged with any […]
Jareth, The Goblin King, is Guilty of More Than Just Kidnapping
The villain of The Labyrinth, played by David Bowie, is one of the most charming bad guys in any fantasy film -that despite the fact that he kidnaps a baby in strange attempt to seduce a 15 year old. But while being charismatic is a great thing, it’s not enough to change the fact that […]
The Most Common Crimes in California
We cover a wide variety of crimes here, but while we want to provide a resource for as many people as possible who have been charged with a crime, there’s no denying that certain crimes are committed much more regularly than others. Here is a list of the most common types of crimes in California, […]
Sexually Harassing a Minor is a Crime in California
When most people think of the phrase “molesting a child,” they think of someone actually touching a minor in a sexual manner. But under the law, that crime is actually charged as committing a lewd act against a child under 14 or as statutory rape. There is a crime called annoying or molesting a child […]
Possession of Date Rape Drugs in California is a Very Serious Crime
Generally speaking, California drug possession laws vary based on how much you possess and, depending on what drug is involved, small quantities may even result in an infraction rather than a real criminal charge. This is not the case when it comes to the most well known date rape drug, Rohypnol. If you have been […]
Your IP Address Could Result in Your House Getting Searched
We previously wrote about a judges ruling stating that your IP address cannot be used as proof of your identity in legal cases, but an ip address is still considered to be strong enough evidence to allow police to search your home. Unfortunately, that leaves many innocent people to have their homes searched and their […]
Rape Will No Longer Have A Statute of Limitations In California
We previously discussed how many rapes cannot result in charges due to the statute of limitations, but after the publicity involved with the Bill Cosby rape accusations, legislators have quickly acted to change things. In fact, as of January 1, 2017, there will no longer be a statute of limitations on any rape charges. Here’s […]
