False Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Assault The issues of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape have been the focus of more media attention recently than ever before. Allegations of sexual harassment have been brought against high-powered individuals including President Donald Trump, Senator Al Franken, television/news personality Bill O’Reilly, former Today Show anchor Matt Lauer, […]
Read MoreDealing With Allegations of Sexual Assault The issues of sexual assault and harassment have made their way to the center of public consciousness in recent years, thanks, in large part, to allegations being made against a growing number of high-profile personalities. Successful actors, comedians, entertainers, studio executives, and even former presidents have been accused of […]
Read MoreCalifornia Passes Reforms to Sex Offender Registry Law Earlier this month, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that will ultimately affect thousands of California residents who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to lower level sex crimes. The new law will put an end to mandatory lifetime sex offender registration for those who […]
Read MoreProposed Law Looks to Address Sexual Harassment in Startups Throughout the technology-based business world, sexual harassment and other sex-related behaviors have become serious problems in recent years. Earlier this year, the ride-hailing company Uber was rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct and discrimination, leading to dozens of firings and resignations. There have been a number […]
Read MoreConvicted Sex Offender Found Armed and Working at Rape Crisis Center As most people realize, being convicted of particular sex-related crimes can have a major impact on a person’s life. In addition to the “normal” penalties associated with a criminal conviction, including jail time, probation, and hefty fines, a sex offender is often required to […]
Read MoreCalifornia Bill Could Shorten Sex Offender Registry for Some Offenders A proposed bill written by California Senator Scott Wiener is causing a fair amount of controversy. The bill aims to restructure the state’s sex offender registry by assigning levels of severity to sex crimes. In its current form, the measure would categorize sex offenders into […]
Read MoreNew Law Enforces Mandatory Prison Sentences for Certain Sex Crimes Around this time last year, the nation’s news outlets were abuzz as they followed a high-profile case of a Stanford student charged with the campus sexual assault of an unconscious 23-year-old woman. The student was found guilty, but in a decision that stunned the country, […]
Read MoreProving Sex Crimes Beyond a Reasonable Doubt In any criminal prosecution, the burden is on the prosecution to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This standard of proof applies to all elements of the alleged crime. Unfortunately, prosecutors sometimes try to get around this standard, particularly in sex crimes cases where the emotional […]
Read MoreMonterey Defendant Convicted of Sexual Battery Conspiracy After Impersonating Roommate Sex crimes encompass more than rape. Under California law, sexual battery occurs whenever someone touches the intimate part of another person for a sexual purpose “against the will of the person being touched.” Even though sexual battery is a misdemeanor, a conviction can still permanently […]
Read MoreSex Crimes and Craigslist Stings San Jose Sex Crimes Lawyer And Santa Clara Sex Acquisition Attorney The Internet has given California law enforcement officials a relatively easy means of manufacturing sex crimes charges. All that a police officer must do is pose as a minor on an online message board, convince a potential defendant to […]
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