Sexual extortion, often called sextortion, could technically involve all types of exploitation, but the acts covered by California law involve blackmailing someone by threatening to release their nude or otherwise sexually explicit images or videos. It doesn’t matter if the blackmail is an attempt to extort money, sexual favors or an other type of property, […]
Is Sexsomnia a Reasonable Defense Against Sex Crime Charges?
There are many strange psychological conditions out there, particularly when it comes to sleep disorders. In fact, many people have been known to commit crimes in their sleep, ranging from driving under the influence all the way to murder. A particularly disturbing sleep condition is that of sexsomnia, in which the sleeper does a variety […]
Special Murder Circumstances that Can Result in the Death Penalty in CA
Have you ever wondered why some people get the death penalty for murder while others do not? The answer comes down to the specifics of the crime. That’s because in California, while capital punishment is still fully legal, it is only applicable in a handful of murder cases involving specific special circumstances detailed in California […]
What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude? What’s the Point of These Laws?
There are some crimes in California that are considered “crimes of moral turpitude.” While this term may seem a bit outdated, it is still very relevant when it comes to the law as it can result in additional consequences after you are convicted. Unfortunately, what is considered moral turpitude is a bit of a vague […]
How Will SB-384 Work? About CA’s New Tiered Sex Offender Registry
We’ve talked a bit about California’s new tiered sex offender registry that will take effect in 2021, but there are also a lot of important details about SB-384 we didn’t know about at the time, including timetables and how the law will impact juvenile sex offenders. To that end, here are some specifics of how […]
The Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Crimes in California
If Bill Cosby’s arrest and subsequent conviction taught us anything, it’s that no one is too famous or too beloved to be charged with sexual assault. It is also a great reminder of the statute of limitations on sexual assault can dramatically impact rape cases. In fact, Cosby would not have been arrested for this 2004 offense, if […]
Kink, S&M and Domestic Violence Charges Don’t Have to go Together
It’s fair to assume that most people don’t wish to be beaten by their spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend or other intimate partner. But it’s not accurate to say no one wants to be hit by their lover. In fact, many people throughout the world enjoy a little pain with their pleasure and participate in healthy, and […]
What to Know About New California Laws in 2020 That May Affect You
A new year just rolled in, and with it, a number of new laws. Some of the laws went into effect on January 1, but many others will not go into effect until later in the year. Here’s a rundown of some of the new California laws in 2020 and how they may affect you. […]
The Most Common Holiday Crimes -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer
Everyone has certain things they expect to happen around the holidays, whether that means a special Christmas event at church, a New Year’s Eve night out with friends, a massive meal with family or a gift-giving extravaganza. But these expectations and celebrations often also lead to legal trouble and just as Halloween often results in […]
All About Registry on the Megan’s Law Website
Any attorney will tell you that being convicted of a sex crime can be one of the most life-changing events a person can go through. This is because even after serving time, he or she may still be required to register on the California sex offender database. While not all of these offenses require sex […]
