Sex Crimes - Page 2

A plea bargain for a sex crime will end up on your permanent record. However, the consequences of your plea agreement will likely be far less severe than what you would face if you were convicted outright. A plea bargain entails you pleading guilty or “no contest” to a crime. Through plea bargaining, you may be able to get a reduction in charges and/or sentencing. In this way, you might...

Any adult suspected of seducing a minor can face steep penalties, but the internet dramatically changes these cases. When contact starts online, many adults find themselves talking to minors even if they don't realize it. Alternatively, they believe that harmless online chatting cannot count as a sex crime. Unfortunately, in Los Angeles, it is possible to face serious criminal penalties for a variety of online or offline activities with minors....

From a legal standpoint, there are big differences between sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. A specific sex crime has a corresponding punishment. Some offenses, like rape, carry much more severe penalties than others, like harassment. While the legal definition of these crimes can vary by state, it is generally accepted that sexual misconduct is any unwanted sexual act directed at another person. It also refers to a sexual act conducted...

There are many different crimes that require sex offender registration in the state of California. Everything from sexual battery to rape can lead to a requirement to join California’s sex offender registry. California uses a three-tier system for registry as a sex offender. Some people must remain on this registry for 10 years. Other people must register as sex offenders for 20 years. Finally, some people must stay registered for the rest of their...

There are differences between sexual misconduct and sexual assault charges in California. Sexual misconduct is an umbrella term used to refer to many different problematic sexual behaviors. Sexual assault, on the other hand, refers to criminal types of sexual behavior or contact. The court system in California treats sexual misconduct and assault very seriously. Convictions for sex crimes can lead to fines and incarceration. You can learn more about sex crimes...

Sexual assault encompasses a wide range of offenses in California law. There is no single charge of sexual assault. The penalties for a sexual assault charge depend on the specific criminal statute charged and can vary significantly based on the facts of each case. Rape, sodomy, sexual battery, and similar non-consensual acts are types of sexual assault. Depending on the act and the ages of the people involved, the crime could...

  In California, a sex crime conviction may actually result in you paying two different kinds of restitution. The judge may order you to pay restitution compensation to the victim(s) as part of your sentence, along with jail or prison time. Paying restitution would be a condition of your probation. In general, a victim of a crime has the right to recover the full amount of any losses or expense...