Is “Sexting” a Crime in California?
The ever-increasing quality of cell phone photos and videos, not to mention the ubiquity of social media and other communication apps, has changed how many people shoot photos and videos today. The simplicity of capturing a video or photo with an always-present cell phone allows parents to capture quick moments in their child's lives or [...]
What is the Difference Between Escorting and Prostitution?
Many people tend to lump together escorts and prostitution. Some may use the two words interchangeably. But these two are very distinct under California's state law, one being legal and the other illegal. It, however, may be challenging to know where you stand in a legal sense if you offer these services, especially if you [...]
What Should I Do if I am Facing a Date Rape Charge in California?
It is very easy to get wrongly convicted of a sex crime in California because it is one of the crimes that evokes sympathy in the hearts of many. This is part of the reason why you shouldn’t walk this journey alone. Your rights need to be safeguarded by a party that holds your best [...]
What Are California’s Statutory Rape Laws?
While it is a reality that many California teenagers are sexually active, according to one California court, "that fact alone does not establish that minors have a right to privacy to engage in sexual intercourse." Thus, in the state of California, it is against the law for a legal adult – someone age 18 or [...]