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 copulated. If you […]
Rounding Up Sex Offenders for Public Safety? Vista Sex Crimes Lawyers
Sex offenders are a diverse group that can range from teenagers who have sent another teen photos in a sext to violent rapists. Sex offenders as a group are largely viewed as a danger to children even though only a portion of them are actually attracted to children sexually. That fact didn’t stop the mayor […]
California’s Sex Offender Registry Will Drastically Change in 2021
In 2016, we discussed how America’s sex crime laws drastically need to change for a number of reasons. One of the biggest problems Vista sex crime lawyers have with the existing laws is the fact that all sex offenders are required to register for life, even if they do not present a threat to the […]
What Happens if You Fail to Register as a Sex Offender
You probably already know that those convicted for sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders after they serve their time behind bars. What you might not know is what will happen to a sex offender who fails to register when required to do so. If you or someone you love is a sex […]
When Teens Make Child Pornography
When you think of child pornography, you probably think of juveniles being cruelly exploited behind closed doors, but much of it is actually made by consenting teens who create photos and videos for others their own age. Unfortunately, even if only minors are involved with creating it and even if only minors see it, films […]
Understanding the Crime of Forcible Sexual Penetration With a Foreign Object
In California, forced sex charges aren’t limited to those involving rape with a penis or oral sex, but instead can be filed any time someone sexually penetrates someone without a minimum acceptable level of consent. Here is what a Vista sex crimes lawyer believes you should know. What would ordinarily be called rape but does […]
Some Sex Offenders Will Soon Have Their Status Listed on Their Passports
Sex offenders are some of the only criminals who continue to face lifelong penalties after they have already served their sentence -even if they move to another state. And now the State Department aims to ensure those who committed crimes against children will be identified as sex offenders if they visit another country. Here’s what […]
Common Defenses Against Sex Crimes in California
Sex crimes are serious offenses in California, but that doesn’t mean those accused of the crime have no recourse. If you have been charged with rape, child molestation, statutory rape or any related crime, it is critical you contact a Vista sex crimes defense lawyer as soon as possible. Consent. The most common defense against […]
FBI Uses Malware to Catch Pedophiles
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 […]
