by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Sep 29, 2023 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
In 2021, California enacted Senate Bill 384, heralding a transformative shift in its approach to the sex offender registry. Previously, once an individual’s name was entered into this registry, it became a lifelong commitment. However, under the new legislation,...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Sep 6, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes, Underage Drinking
Whether you are a football fan or not, you have probably heard the news regarding former San Diego State and Buffalo Bills punter, Matt Araiza. If you haven’t yet, here is a quick summary: An 18-year-old woman has accused Araiza and two other San Diego State...
by Ally Keegan | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
In California, it is illegal to have sex with someone under the age of 18 unless you are married to them (yes, the marriage part is actually written into the law). Statutory rape can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. If your ages...
by Ally Keegan | Sep 17, 2020 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
Few laws in recent memory appear to have caused as much controversy as California’s Senate Bill 145 (SB 145) has, beginning in September 2020. On Twitter we saw SB 145 referred to as “the bill that allows a 24 year old to have sex with a 14 year old and escape a...
by David P. Shapiro | Apr 4, 2017 | Sex Crimes
California Supreme Court Upholds and “Interprets” Chelsea’s Law Chelsea’s Law is a California statute that significantly increased penalties for sex offenders. The law, which became effective in 2010, covered, among other things, sentencing, parole, and internet...
