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Sex Crimes

Plain-English guidance on Sex Crimes — what to expect, and how a case is defended.

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A concerned adult pausing over an investigator's phone call while consulting a defense attorney
Sex Crimes

What to Do If You Are Contacted About a Sex-Crime Investigation

An investigator's request, a warrant, and a subpoena create different decisions. Identify the contact, preserve the record, and get advice before discussing facts.

8 min read
A person and attorney reviewing a three-tier timeline and residence-reporting calendar without visible personal data
Sex Crimes

Will a Plea Put You on California's Sex-Offender Registry, and for How Long?

A charge name or tier number does not answer the registration question. The exact disposition, offense date, findings, tier basis, and petition route all matter.

6 min read
A forensic analyst and attorney reviewing a complete message timeline across a phone and laptop
Sex Crimes

How Text Messages, Social Media, and Device Data Are Used in Sex-Crime Cases

A screenshot raises separate questions about source, authorship, completeness, collection, and legal use. None is answered by the account name alone.

7 min read