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In the dynamic state of California, the legality of escort services is a subject that often leads to confusion. While many associate escort services with prostitution, the law draws a distinct line between these two.  This article will clarify the legal status of escort services in California, d...

Oral copulation is a term that often surfaces in discussions surrounding sexual activities and legal definitions of sex crimes. The phrase "oral copulation" refers to the act of using one's mouth to contact the sexual organs or anus of another person.  While this act can be consensual and part o...

States have the ability to set their own age of consent. This is the age at which someone is deemed old enough and mature enough to consent to sexual activity. An older person who violates this could find themselves facing charges and having to register on the sex offenders' list.  In California,...

It is fairly common, and certainly not illegal, for two intimate partners to make an explicit recording of themselves, as long as they are both aware of this and consent to the activity. It is illegal to record someone without their knowledge, of course, but many people will do this intentionally...

Catfishing is sometimes done lightheartedly and sometimes done very seriously. Either way, it is the process of assuming a different identity online. People who do this will play a part and pretend to be someone else. This isn't always necessarily malicious, but it can lead to some serious compli...

While it wasn't the U.S. Supreme Court's most controversial ruling last month, one decision did raise concerns and cause some confusion. Some media outlets portrayed it as chipping away at Miranda rights.  So did it? What does the decision mean for anyone who is detained, questioned and/or arrest...

On Jan. 1, 2021, California replaced its antiquated sex offender registry law that mandated lifetime registration for people convicted of any sexual offense. Instead, the state now has a three-tier system requiring registration from 10 years to life. Under California Penal Code 290, people convic...

“Sexting” can mean different things to different people. In general terms, sexting is exchanging sexually explicit pictures, videos and images via text, email, webcam or other electronic applications and devices. These interactions are typically legal if they occur between consenting adults. But ...

Few offenses are considered more heinous than sex crimes victimizing children. California typically prosecutes people accused of violating Penal Code 288 to the fullest extent of the law. Judges usually impose severe sentences on those who plead guilty or are convicted. Punishment depends upon se...

Sexual crimes against children are among California's most fiercely prosecuted offenses. Prosecutors typically seek maximum punishments, and judges are less likely to order lenient sentences when someone is convicted or pleads guilty. California Penal Code 288 pertains to lewd acts with children ...

Crimes involving exploiting and abusing children can result in some of the harshest penalties in California. Even if you are acquitted, an arrest for child pornography accusations can cause devastating lifelong consequences. Child pornography is one of the most common sex offenses in the state, a...

Indecent exposure is considered a crime, referring to a person that displays his/her genitalia to one or more people in a public place. Either there is the intention or not to expose themselves in public, such as public urination can be charged with indecent exposure crime under the law. Indecent...

Incest refers to human sexual relations or activity between close relatives or family members.  Besides being related by blood it includes family member that were adopted and in some cases those related by a relationship (marriage or stepfamily) Incest laws in the U.S ban any kind of sexual relat...