Legal Tips & Guides

Being accused and/or charged with a sex crime is scary. These are severe crimes, and all states take them very seriously.

Being accused and/or charged with a sex crime is scary. These are severe crimes, and all states take them very seriously

When listing “sex crimes” as a category of crimes that someone can be convicted for, there are many more sex crimes other than rape. Rape is the most egregious sex crime and can carry the heaviest penalties and punishments, given the circumstances of the case

Most judges believe that criminal activity is a direct reflection of the character of the parent. When a judge is considering the level of importance of prior criminal activity, they will often consider multiple factors, which include

There are only a few defenses available for a rape charge. They include: Consent (vs. No Consent) This is one of the hottest topics in the news right now. With the #metoo movement, there has been a lot of talk about what consent is and when someone has consented to sexual activity or not. This is a hefty question, which will be broken down as best as possible here. However, the best rule of thumb is always to air on the side of caution. If you aren’t sure if your partner hasn’t consented, either ask or refrain from partaking; and remember this may