Cybercrime and Internet Offense Defense: Protecting Your Digital Rights Cybercrime charges represent one of the fastest-growing areas of criminal prosecution, with law enforcement agencies dedicating vast resources to internet-based investigations. These cases often involve complex technology, digital evidence, and federal agencies with sophisticated tools. Internet crime defense requires specialized knowledge of both criminal law and…
Being charged with conspiracy or accomplice liability can be more serious than the underlying crime itself. These charges allow prosecutors to cast a wide net, holding multiple people responsible for the actions of others in a group. Conspiracy charges carry the same penalties as the target offense, while accomplice liability makes you equally responsible for…
Being charged with conspiracy or accomplice liability can be more serious than the underlying crime itself. These charges allow prosecutors to cast a wide net, holding multiple people responsible for the actions of others in a group. Conspiracy charges carry the same penalties as the target offense, while accomplice liability makes you equally responsible for…
Theft and Property Crimes Defense: Protecting Your Future from Conviction Theft charges and property crimes may seem straightforward, but they carry serious consequences that can impact your employment, housing, immigration status, and professional licenses for years to come. California’s theft laws have been significantly reformed in recent years, creating new opportunities for defense and charge…
Can You Be Fired or Denied Employment for a Sex Crime Allegation? Introduction A sex crime allegation—regardless of whether you are convicted—can have immediate consequences for your career. In California, employers have wide discretion when it comes to hiring and firing decisions, especially in positions involving public trust, children, or vulnerable populations. Even an arrest…
Can You Seal or Expunge a Sex Crime Arrest in California If You Weren’t Convicted? Introduction Even if you were never convicted of a sex crime, the arrest itself can appear on background checks and impact your job prospects, housing opportunities, or professional licensing. Fortunately, California law now provides a pathway to seal arrest records…
How to Handle a Knock-and-Talk in a Sex Crime Investigation Introduction In sex crime investigations, law enforcement may use a tactic known as a “knock-and-talk”—where officers show up unannounced at your home or workplace, hoping to initiate a conversation without a warrant. While these encounters may seem casual or routine, they are often strategic efforts…
Understanding Entrapment in Online Sex Crime Cases Introduction Entrapment is a common defense in online sex crime cases, particularly when police use undercover officers posing as minors to initiate conversations and solicit illegal activity. While sting operations are legal in California, law enforcement must follow strict guidelines. If an officer improperly induces someone to commit…
Sex Crime Accusations and Social Media: What Not to Do Introduction If you’re accused of a sex crime in California, your social media presence can either hurt or help your defense. Anything you post—even if deleted—may be used against you in court. Prosecutors, investigators, and even alleged victims’ attorneys routinely comb through Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat,…
How Police Investigate Online Sex Crimes in California Introduction With the rise of digital communication, law enforcement agencies in California have become increasingly aggressive in investigating online sex crimes. These investigations often involve undercover operations, digital surveillance, and forensic analysis of computers and mobile devices. The consequences of being accused—even without physical contact—can be life-changing….
