Craigslist: A Haven for Sex Crimes?
In 2006, a level 3 sex offender put out a babysitting ad on Craigslist in the state of Washington. Were it not for a neighbor who recognized the ad, this gentleman may have had access to children for long periods of time completely unattended. The anonymity of Craigslist provides major legal challenges for law enforcement, especially […]
Tips on Dealing With Kidnapping Issues
Kidnapping is a serious matter, carrying with it felony charges. According to California Penal Code Section 277, kidnapping is defined as the unwanted taking, enticing away, concealing or otherwise removing someone against their will, or the will of their parent/guardian, and is punishable by up to one year in a county jail and up to […]
Sexual Battery: A Horror for Women
While many crimes affect men and women equally, sexual battery is a criminal activity that mainly affects women in a terribly haunting manner.
Sexual battery cases can be extremely difficult to prosecute because many times it comes down to “he said/she said” in a court of law. In a city such as Los Angeles, where both the entertainment and […]
The Harm Battery Can Bring
Battery: The unlawful and unwanted touching or striking of one person by another, with the intention of bringing about a harmful or offensive contact.
Battery happens in all walks of life, in all classes, religions and races, and in all lines of work. Battery encompasses a variety of forms of violent confrontation, domestic disputes, street fights, […]
Three Strikes and Your Out (or rather “in” jail)
One of California’s most controversial laws over the years is what is known as the “Three Strikes Law” which basically states that if an individual is convicted of multiple felonies (three to be exact) his/her sentence will be quite severe, potentially even leading to a life sentence (potentially up to 50 years in prison).
A number […]
Stalking: Dangerous Obsession
In films and even songs, stalking can be made light of, or even perceived as a positive or complimentary thing. However, in real life stalking is a danger that could lead to incredible harm and a wide array of crimes. Stalking is defined by California Penal Code Section 646.9, which provides that “any person who […]
Sexual Harassment: An Evolving Creature
Over the course of the 20th Century as women’s rights have improved in the United States, the issue of sexual harassment has grown increasingly prominent. Laws have been enacted to protect both men and women from unwanted sexual advances as well as any sort of sexual indiscretions.
Along with laws and statutes protecting racial and […]
Marijuana Laws in California: The Truth Behind the Smoke-screen
Throughout California, and especially in Los Angeles, Marijuana laws are an ever changing area. Although California’s laws on pot are much more liberal than most other states, the penalties, restrictions and punishments can shift yearly, and sometimes even differ from city to city.
For example, it was recently reported that a new type of vending […]