Sex Crimes

Legal Tips & Guides

How Does California Define Child Molestation Under PC 288_

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the legal definition of lewd and lascivious acts (child molestation) as defined by PC 288.

What Аre the Legal Defenses and Potential Penalties for Soliciting Sex/Prostitution

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of the plethora of legal defense strategies if charged with solicitation, but also the myriad of penalties that may transpire from a conviction.

Is it Illegal to Loiter in a Public Place for Purposes of Soliciting Sex/Prostitution

This article should provide the reader with the knowledge and understanding of PC 653.22 specific to intent to commit/solicit prostitution as well as the elements of the following: public place, loitering, and intent to engage.

Legal defenses and penalties for a charge of child pornography

Defense against the charges for possession and similar acts of child pornography is an important aspect of the trial case where the accused must have a valid argument to seek a not guilty verdict.

What are the penalties in the State of California for Human Trafficking?

There are a number of categories for prosecution in the State of California for Human Trafficking. Such charges may resulted in long-term prison, large fines and even sex offender registration.

Immigration implications and gun rights consequences for a conviction of child pornography

United States immigration law states that certain kinds of criminal convictions can lead to a non-citizen being deported or marked as “inadmissible,” including crimes of mortal turpitude. If you are convicted of a child pornography offense in California, you could face these negative immigration consequences.