Sex Crimes

People send pictures to each other all the time. Some of these are interesting things they see. Others are selfies that they take. For some people, selfies might be a bit risqué. While this doesn’t cause a problem in most cases, it can be a very serious issue in...

Prior to any intimate encounter, it’s important for both people to have consent from the other party. Only when it is clear that both people are interested in engaging in the activity should they continue. But what you may be wondering is if that consent can ever be...

Imagine that you go to a social gathering at a friend’s house, and there are many people there that you don’t know. As the night goes on, you and everyone else consume a fair amount of alcohol. It’s a fun party, and it’s the type of relaxation you were looking for at...

Enthusiastic consent is an important part of any sexual encounter. After all, it is against the law to coerce or force someone into physical intimacy. Each party to a sexual encounter should give informed consent of their own volition. Failing to obtain consent could...

Megan’s Law was introduced in 1994 to protect children from repeat sex offenders. While it has undoubtedly helped keep some children safe, it can have massive consequences for your future if you are wrongly convicted of a sexual offense,  What does Megan’s Law entail?...

The mandate on addressing sexual assault on college campuses cannot be any clearer, especially considering the scandals involving college football players. As many as 55 schools are under investigation for not properly dealing with such accusations. However, while...

If you have been charged and are found guilty of committing a sexual offense, you may be banned from using certain social media sites as a result of your conviction. In New Jersey, and in other states across the country, convicted sex offenders listed on the sex...

When a person learns they are being investigated by law enforcement officials in connection with a possible sex crime or are actually placed under arrest, it's understandable how they might feel a sense of sheer panic. That's because in addition to the possibility of...

All individuals who are convicted of a crime are stigmatized in some way. However, individuals who are convicted of crimes of a sexual nature are particularly so. Part of this stems from the fact that, even after carrying out the terms of a criminal sentence,...