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The Dangers of Sexting by Teenagers and Tweens

The case result for this case is as follows: Juvenile Prosecution Hillsborough County January 2012: 2012-CJ-XXX 14 year old Juvenile was referred for prosecution for felony transmission of pornography over the internet

Registering as a Sex Offender: Requirements, Consequences and More

Registration as a lifetime sex offender is outlined in California Penal Code 290. It mandates that sex offenders who are employed, reside, or study in the State of California are required to register under this list.

Using Insanity as a Legal Defense in Criminal Trials

Pleading not guilty by reason of insanity is a rigorous defense strategy, that the defendant will have to prove as an affirmative defense. Someone deemed as legally insane after committing a crime will be installed in a mental facility, rather than in a prison.

What’s An Accessory After The Fact?

This is simply: when someone helps someone else get away with a crime. It could mean helping someone escape from a robbery via providing transportation, or hiding a criminal offender for short or long periods of time.

Statutory Rape in California

An adult who has sexual intercourse with someone under eighteen years old, is guilty of statutory rape under California Penal Code 261.5, even if it was consensual sex. An adult in this case is someone over the age of twenty one years old.

Battery in the State of California

Battery is defined as directing force and/or violence toward another party. The victim would have also considered this action to be offensive or abusive.

Robbery in the State of California

Robbery under California Penal Code Section 211 is a felony. The code defines robbery as stealing from someone else, while using force, aggression, or violence to commit the crime.

Virginia Possession of Marijuana Explained by Sudeep Bose, Former Police Officer

Possession of marijuana is referenced in Virginia Code 18.2-250.1

Virginia Trespassing Law Explained by Attorney Sudeep Bose, Former Police Officer

Former Police Officer and Attorney Sudeep Bose explains Virginia Trespassing Law

Commercial Burglary

Commercial Burglary is when an individual goes into a business property, with the purpose to steal.

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