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Is it a Crime for an 18-Year-Old to Hug and Kiss a 17-year-old? -- California Penal Code section 647.6 Most people probably believe that in this scenario if there was no intercourse then no crime was committed. This is false. Under section 647.6 of the California Penal Code it is a crime for any person […]
Can Someone Misremember a Sexual Assault? Have you ever been so sure that something happened, that no matter what anyone said or did to convince you otherwise, nothing could shake your belief? Not only did you have a suspicion that this event occurred, you actually had a vivid recollection of it, filled with specific memories […]
Should the DA Prosecute Bill Cosby for Newest Allegation of Sexual Misconduct? By now, it is highly likely that anyone who has watched the news, read the paper, or made simple small talk with another individual, knows that many women have come forth to accuse comedian Bill Cosby of some sort of sexual misconduct. The […]
Sex Between Teenagers Can Lead to a Sex Crime (California Penal Code Section 261.5) Typically, the teen years bring the first dating experiences. It is very common for teenagers to date, and these days, it is also common for that dating to lead to further experiences. However, sexual intercourse between teenagers is often not legal, […]
Is "The Girl Next Door" a Story of Child Abuse? The 2004 film "The Girl Next Door,: is a teen comedy about a high school senior who falls in love with his next-door neighbor. Played by Emile Hirsch, the 17-year-old student is completely awestruck when he sees blonde bombshell Danielle move in to the adjacent […]
Statute of Limitations for an Orange County Child Molestation Charge (Penal Code Sections 288 and 801.1) Have you been accused of Orange County child molestation pursuant to Penal Code Section 288? If so, the consequences of a conviction are extremely serious. Child molestation under this code can be prosecuted as a felony “strike” under California’s Three […]
The Ugly Truth about “Pretty Woman” - California Prostitution Laws The modern day Cinderella story captured in the film “Pretty Woman” – starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere - has an unusual legal twist: a rich New York industrialist hires a Hollywood hooker to be his “girlfriend” during a complicated week of hostile business takeover. […]
California to Hand Down First Life Sentence for Human Trafficking in San Bernardino Last year, California voters sent a strong message to human traffickers when they passed Proposition 35. The “Californians Against Sexual Exploitation” (CASE) Act imposed harsher penalties on persons convicted of human trafficking. Christopher Knox is set to receive a sentence of 15 […]
Statute of Limitations for Annoying or Molesting a Child – Penal Code Sections 647.6 and 802 A statute of limitation is a law that prevents you from being prosecuted for a crime beyond a specified period of time. The general purpose of statutes of limitation is to make sure convictions occur only upon evidence (physical […]
“Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act” Moves Through Congress – H.R. 2083 Public schools across America wishing to continue receiving federal funding may soon be held to new hiring restrictions due to pending legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 22. H.R. 2083, the “Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators […]
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