Sex offender registration in California is being required in more and more cases. Whether convicted of a sex offense in California or another state in the United States, most convictions, even minor misdemeanors, will require that one registers as a sex offender under California Penal Code section 290. When charged with a sex offense in [...]
In recent news, former NFL safety, Darren Sharper, has reportedly faced accusations of rape exposing him to prison time in both California and Louisiana. In the California case, Mr. Sharper faces charges of rape by use of drugs which is common in “date rape” scenarios. (see http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/28/justice/louisiana-darren-sharper-arrest/) Charges of “date rape” and/or rape by use of [...]
Relief from sex offender registration requirement in California can mean the difference between moving on with your life after a criminal conviction for a sex crime. When a person is accused of a sex offense, whether it be a misdemeanor or felony, there are many options and defenses a defendant can use to avoid the [...]
Some of the most serious charges one may face whether it be a misdemeanor or felony deal with claims of sexual assault including rape, date rape and statutory rape. Most of these charges are very serious. Even if an experienced criminal defense attorney can obtain a favorable plea negotiation which includes no and/or a small [...]