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Criminal Prosecution for Nursing Home Abuse

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is more common than people suspect. We all want our elderly family members and loved ones to be safe not just from neglect, but also from being mistreated in a manner that can rise to criminal charges for elder abuse. Nursing home residents have been known to be victims of many […]

An Overview of Tiers for Convicted Sex Offenders

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. Sex offenders have committed sex crimes or certain crimes against children. Sex offenders are categorized based on their criminal history. However, different states may have different categories for sex offenders. The category of sex offender can determine how long […]

Can Sexting Be Considered a Sex Crime?

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. Sexting has become more popular as more people have access to mobile phones and cameras. It is easy to take an explicit photo and send it to someone through a text message or social media app in seconds. However, […]

Should I Take a Polygraph Test if I Am Accused of a Sex Crime?

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. Sex crimes are serious offenses. Many sex offense cases don’t have any hard evidence of a crime. Instead, it could just be someone’s testimony that they were a victim of sexual assault. If you are innocent, you may think […]

Can Convicted Sex Offenders Use Social Media?

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. Generally, a sex offender is someone who is convicted of a sex offense, including certain crimes against minors. However, in some states like Minnesota, even if you are only convicted of a crime that is not a sex crime […]

What Are Differences Between Sexual Assault and Rape?

Some people talk about sexual assault and rape as the same thing. However, depending on state laws, they may be separate sex offenses. Different charges may have different consequences. In other states, they are treated as the same thing. Sex crimes can depend on state law. If you are facing sex crime charges for rape […]

Sexual Assault On-Campus: What You Need To Know

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. Being accused of sexual assault can ruin your reputation. False allegations of sexual violence can lead to criminal charges, university sanctions, and even get you kicked out of school. If someone is accusing you of campus sexual assault, you […]

An Overview of Revenge Porn Law

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. Mobile phones make it easy to take photos and share them across social media in seconds. Phone cameras can also take intimate images, with or without someone noticing the camera. Taking sexually explicit images without someone’s consent can be […]

How To Find an Attorney for Sex Crimes

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. It can be terrifying to be arrested for a sex crime. Suspects in sex crime investigations are often treated like they are guilty even when facing false accusations. The penalties for a sex crime conviction are severe and can […]

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

We face many challenges in the workplace. Members of the LGBTQ+ community often have even more obstacles to overcome. Increased social awareness has improved the situation, but many still must deal with discrimination from bosses and coworkers. This unfair treatment can lead to low morale and a hostile work environment. Federal, state, and local governments […]