Sex Offenses

Two serious charges related to sexual misconduct are rape and sexual battery. These crimes have distinct definitions in California and convictions result in different consequences. If you are under investigation, it is important to understand the implications of the...

In today’s digital age, the internet has become a platform where various types of criminal activities can occur, including sexual offenses. Sadly, RAINN reported that people get sexually assaulted every 68 seconds in the United States, whether in person or online. In...

California Governor Gavin Newsome signed the Safer Streets for All Act in 2022. This action made headlines due to concerns about the decriminalization of loitering for the intent to engage in sex. Specifically, there has been a lot of focus on how this change would...

Exchanging selfies is a normal part of relationships and dating these days. While it’s very common, it’s something that needs to be done carefully. This is even true for teens who are just starting to date. Child pornography laws are far reaching. They can affect...

To legally engage in sexual intimacy with another person, you first have to obtain their consent. However, not every person is capable of giving legal consent.  Those under the influence of drugs and alcohol or with diminished cognitive capacity may not be able to...

When you and your ex were still together, you would send each other rather risque pictures. Some of them are fairly explicit in nature. When you broke up, you didn't go through your phone and delete all of those photos. It's not illegal for you to have them. Both you...

Your computer is not as private as you think. It is especially true of one you leave unlocked, perhaps at work, college or in your home. As a result, someone else could put images on your computer that could lead to you facing criminal charges. They might do it out of...