A new law will add the act of “stealthing” to the California civil code, but not the criminal code. Here’s what that means for the victims and the accused party.
What to Know About the Spousal Rape Laws in California
There was a time when a woman who was married to a man had no legal protections if the man refused to take “no” for an answer when it came to having sex. In fact, there are still some countries that abide by these rules, but in California, it doesn’t matter if a couple is […]
The Crime of Sexual Extortion in California
Sexual extortion, often called sextortion, could technically involve all types of exploitation, but the acts covered by California law involve blackmailing someone by threatening to release their nude or otherwise sexually explicit images or videos. It doesn’t matter if the blackmail is an attempt to extort money, sexual favors or an other type of property, […]
Is Bullying a Crime? It Depends on the Circumstances
There have been a lot of efforts to reduce bullying over the last few decades, with more teens facing serious consequences for doing what was once considered simply hazing or typical schoolhouse fun. But even today, most forms of bullying, while problematic, are still not a crime. That being said, there are many activities that […]
Is Sexsomnia a Reasonable Defense Against Sex Crime Charges?
There are many strange psychological conditions out there, particularly when it comes to sleep disorders. In fact, many people have been known to commit crimes in their sleep, ranging from driving under the influence all the way to murder. A particularly disturbing sleep condition is that of sexsomnia, in which the sleeper does a variety […]
The Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Crimes in California
If Bill Cosby’s arrest and subsequent conviction taught us anything, it’s that no one is too famous or too beloved to be charged with sexual assault. It is also a great reminder of the statute of limitations on sexual assault can dramatically impact rape cases. In fact, Cosby would not have been arrested for this 2004 offense, if […]
Not All Rapists Are Men and Not All Victims Are Women
When most people think of rape, they think of a woman being forced to have sex with a male stranger. That’s just one of the most common myths about rape. In reality, this sex crime does not always require force (rape of an unconscious person and statutory rape are just two forms of sexual assault […]
What Crimes Did Kilgrave Commit in Jessica Jones?
Fans of the Netflix series Jessica Jones are equally enthralled and horrified by the actions of Kilgrave, who has the ability to get people to unquestioningly follow his every command. By using this ability, Kilgrave made women sleep with him and even made people commit murder. While the villain explains that he has never killed […]
San Diego Cold Cases Defense Lawyer: You Can be Arrested Years Later
While we already discussed the California statute of limitations and how they apply to criminal cases, it’s important to remember that not all crimes are affected by these limits. When it comes to crimes that do not have a statute of limitations, or those where there are particularly lengthy times for the statute of limitations […]
