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 […]
Coronavirus is Dangerous for Kids, Just Not in the Way You Think
Most people think that the novel coronavirus presents no threats to kids, but the reality is more complicated than that. In fact, children can get the disease and while most fare better than adults, those with a compromised immune system are still at risk of complications and even death. But coronavirus is dangerous for kids […]
Human Trafficking Laws in California: Offenses and Penalties
Human trafficking is the legal name for slavery, but human trafficking laws in California aren’t limited to only involuntary servitude. In fact, if you violate California’s pimping and pandering laws and the prostitute in question is a minor, you could also be charged with violating human trafficking laws in California, even if you did not […]
Have You Been Accused of Prostitution or Solicitation in San Diego?
Prostitution and solicitation of prostitution are two of the most common sex crimes in the world. The good news is that as long as these crimes involve two or more willing adults, they are actually two of the least serious sex crimes in California. That is why most of these charges do not result in […]
Predator Chat Room Sting Operations in San Diego Lawyers
One thing many people wonder about is “how are pedophiles caught?” And there are actually many, many ways this can happen. Some people are charged with child molestation after their victims come forward, others are caught trading child porn and others are caught in chat room sting operations. Child predator chat room sting operations can be illegal […]
Will a Private Browser Keep You Out of Legal Trouble?
While most people are online every day these days, few people actually understand the technology involved with making our phones and computers able to access the world of data on the web. That’s normally not a problem, but it can be when it involves underestimating the level of privacy afforded by private browsers such as […]
Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders -Oceanside Child Molest Lawyer
While the national news has largely focused on Alabama’s new abortion law, the state has also implemented another drastic measure that also made headlines. That’s because the state passed a law requiring anyone who has been convicted of a sex crime against a minor under 13 to undergo chemical castration in order to obtain parole. […]
Child Abduction Laws in California -Escondido Criminal Lawyer
Thanks to Amber Alerts and around-the-clock news networks, it often feels like kids are abducted every day. Movies and TV shows would have you believe that these children are all captured by child molesters and criminals looking for hostages, but the reality is that most abducted children are actually taken by relatives during some kind […]
Underage Marriage and Statutory Rape Laws
If sex with someone under 18 is illegal, then what about teens who are married in California? Are they still allowed to be intimate with their spouses? Rancho Bernardo child molestation lawyer Peter M. Liss explains the ins and outs of underage marriage in relation to statutory rape laws. Underage Marriage in California While it may […]
Your Right to a Speedy Trial in California Courts
You probably already know that the US Constitution guarantees your right to a speedy trial, but what does that actually mean? Does it mean you are guaranteed a trial within a week of your arrest? A month? A year? Unfortunately, the answer is complicated. Speedy Trials and California Law Aside from the constitutional guarantee that […]
