If sex with someone under 18 years old is illegal, then what about married teens in California? Are they still allowed to be intimate with their spouses? Here are the ins and outs of marriage with minors in relation to the state’s statutory rape laws. Child Marriage Laws in California While it may come as […]
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 […]
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
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, prohibiting states from regulating such behavior. But forceful sodomy and sodomy of a child are not legal in California and most other states, just […]
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 New Sex Offender Registry Law Spells Big Changes
In 2016, we discussed how America’s sex crime laws drastically need to change for a number of reasons. One of the biggest problems 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 public. […]
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 every year 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 […]
Understanding the Crime of Forcible Sexual Penetration With a Foreign Object
In California, forced sex charges aren’t limited to an act involving rape with a penis or oral copulation, but instead can be filed any time someone sexually penetrates someone in a genital or anal orifice without a minimum acceptable level of legal consent even with a foreign object. Here is what sex crimes lawyer Peter M. Liss believes […]
Some Sex Offenders 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 […]
The FBI Used Malware to Catch Pedophiles on the Dark Web
Most people would celebrate the recent arrest of over 900 pedophiles by the FBI and Europol, but many digital rights groups, privacy advocates and 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. How The […]
