How to Choose the Best Child Molestation Defense Attorney | Expert Legal Guidance
How to Choose the Best Child Molestation Defense Attorney
If you or a loved one has been accused of child molestation or another serious sex offense involving minors, the situation can feel overwhelming. The gravity of these charges and the potential lifelong consequences mean that time is of the essence. Finding an experienced child molestation defense lawyer who specializes in handling sex offense cases involving minors is one of the most critical steps you can take to protect your rights and build a strong defense.
Why Are Child Molestation Cases Different?
Child molestation charges are unlike any other criminal charge.
Understanding California’s Sex Offender Registration Requirements: What You Need to Know About Penal Code Section 290 and Megan’s Law
FAQ- 290 Sex Offender Registration Act
The requirement is commonly referred to as ”sex offender registration,” “290 registration,” and “Megan’s Law registration”. What these terms are all broadly referring to, is the requirement to register as a sex offender following being convicted of a sex-related crime. Both felonies and misdemeanor sex offense can require an individual to register as a sex offender depending on the code section and specific facts of the case.
Common sex offenses that require sex offender registration
California Penal Code § 490.5– Civil Demand Letters in Shoplifting Cases
California Penal Code § 490.5– Civil Demand Letters in Shoplifting Cases
California Penal Code § 490.5 deals with civil demand letters in shoplifting cases. A civil demand letter asks for payment for any losses the retailer incurred because of a person’s alleged shoplifting. The law authorizes retailers to demand damages of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), plus costs from the alleged shoplifter. Consequently, the amount of money requested in a civil demand letter can often greatly exceed the value of the items that were attempted to be taken or were taken.
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Defense Against Lewd or Lascivious Acts Charges: Understanding California Penal Code 288
California Penal Code Section 288: Defense Against Lewd or Lascivious Acts Charges
In California, a lewd or lascivious act is defined by the California Penal Code, specifically under Section 288[2]. This law prohibits any person from willfully committing a lewd or lascivious act upon a child who is under the age of 14 years.
A “lewd or lascivious act” can include any act that involves touching a child’s body while having the intention of arousing the sexual desires of either the adult perpetrator or the child. California cases have applied the dictionary definition of the word “lewd” as meaning obscene,
Three Qualities to Look for in a Lawyer
The decision to hire a lawyer is a very important decision. Don’t make it without knowing the facts. …
What is the Difference Between “Pimping” and “Pandering”?
“Pimping” and “pandering” are related terms, often associated with illegal activities involving sex work, but they refer to different roles and activities within the context of prostitution and human trafficking. “Human trafficking,” on the other hand, is a broader offense that encompasses various forms of exploitation, including but not limited to sexual exploitation.
Pimping:
- Pimping involves the act of promoting or managing prostitutes for financial gain. A pimp is an individual who organizes and controls the activities of sex workers. Pimps typically arrange clients for sex workers, provide protection, and often take a portion of the earnings generated by the
California Penal Code § 647(a), Lewd Conduct in Public
It a misdemeanor crime to engage in lewd conduct in public, or to solicit someone to do lewd conduct in public under California Penal Code § 647(a). Both crimes have nearly similar elements except for soliciting involves an individual requesting someone else do the lewd conduct instead of the individual performing it directly themselves.
According to CALCRIM 1161, to prove that someone is guilty of lewd conduct in public the prosecution must prove that:
1. The defendant willfully engaged in the touching of their own, or another person’s, genitals or buttocks, or (female) breast.
2. The defendant did so with …
What the District Attorney Does Not Want you to Know about a DUI
You Can Fight a DUI Allegation
The prosecutor and the police would have you believe that a DUI is a cut and dry crime. They want you to believe that the best thing is to rely on the system, give up the rights guaranteed to you by the Constitution and plead guilty. This is simply not true!
The fact is, there are many inappropriate arrests and mistakes are often made. Many people who are accused of DUI can successfully fight it, sometimes without even going to court.
When people come before the court without an attorney, they are at a …
Arraignments within 48 Hours No Exceptions – New AB61 Passes out of Committee.
In California, if a person is arrested on Friday night, or a weekend, they can be held for more than the required 48 hours before they are brought to court. A new law would change this.
Arraignment is a legal proceeding in which a defendant appears before a judge to hear the charges against them and enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. In California, arraignments are typically held within 48 hours of an arrest, although this timeline can vary depending on the circumstances.
During the arraignment, the judge informs the defendant of their constitutional rights, such …
Should I Call 911?
Relationships are complicated. Romantic relationships can be particularly volatile. Partners can say and do regrettable things in the heat of arguments. Unfortunately, there are circumstances that necessitate involving law enforcement.
There can, however, be moments of regret that follow involving law enforcement. Seeing your loved one being arrested following a fight and charged with a serious crime can be traumatic.
During a fight, significant others may call law enforcement for the purpose of diffusing an argument or out of anger. They may not intend for their partner to end up in the criminal justice system. It is not uncommon for …