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 […]
Is California’s Revenge Porn Law Constitutional?
One of the hardest jobs of America’s higher courts is the balancing of personal rights with the rights guaranteed in the Constitution. The right to free speech, for example, is very important, but not unlimited. It’s up to the courts to decide which rights are the most important in cases where one right conflicts with […]
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 […]
Rob Kardashian Could Face Jail Time for Posting Nudes of Blac Chyna
Those who follow the drama of the Kardashian family are no doubt already aware that Rob Kardashian recently used Instagram and Twitter to post an angry rant that included nude pictures of his ex, Blac Chyna. Even if you don’t care about the exploits of the Kardashians though, San Diego sex crimes lawyers agree that this […]
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 […]
Juveniles Accused of Sex Crimes
Juveniles, just like adults, can commit sex crimes and also like adults, those convicted may be forced to register as sex offenders for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, it is possible to fight these crimes with the help of a top San Diego juvenile lawyer like Peter M. Liss. One particularly problematic legal area […]
Your IP Address Could Result in Your House Getting Searched
We previously wrote about a judges ruling stating that your IP address cannot be used as proof of your identity in legal cases, but an ip address is still considered to be strong enough evidence to allow police to search your home. Unfortunately, that leaves many innocent people to have their homes searched and their […]
Men Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Be Charged With Child Molestation
When most people envision a child molester, they immediately think of a man and, indeed, the majority of people who commit the crime of child molestation are male. But that doesn’t mean there are no female offenders -and these women require a specialized defense. If you or someone you know has been accused of a […]