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 be charged with violating human trafficking laws in California, even if you did not force […]
Challenging Prostitution & Solicitation Charges in CA
Prostitution and solicitation are two of the most common sex crimes in California. The good news is that when these crimes involve two or more willing adults, they are actually two of the least serious sex crimes because they are considered consensual. That is why most solicitation and prostitution charges do not result in mandatory […]
Predator Chat Room Sting Operations: Del Mar Child Molestation Lawyer
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 […]
San Diego Criminal Lawyers Explain Your Right to a Speedy Trial
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? San Diego criminal lawyers will all agree, the answer is complicated. Speedy Trials and California Law […]
The Black Lab That Freed a Man From Prison -La Jolla Sex Crimes Lawyer
We once discussed how cat hair helped authorities track down a mail bomber. As it turns out, man’s best friend can play a critical role in the justice system as well. In fact, one black lab recently saved a man from going to prison. It’s things like this that prove how important it can be […]
Unlawful Sodomy Charges in California – Oceanside Sex Crimes Lawyer
Sodomy is essentially a fancy name for anal sex. This act is entirely legal in every state in the union since the Supreme Court ruled on Lawrence Vs. Texas in 2003. But forceful sodomy and sodomy of a child are not legal in California and most other states, just like forceful oral copulation. If you […]
