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What is statutory rape?

Statutory rape occurs when someone has sexual intercourse with a person who has not yet reached the age of consent (determined by state law), whether or not the sexual act is against that person's wil...

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Public Urination

If you have been charged with public urination because you were caught in the act by a police officer, it may be difficult to contradict the evidence of a public servant. However, hiring a lawyer can ...

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What is rape?

Rape is any act of non-consensual sexual penetration. It doesn't matter if the victim was raped by force or under duress, the crime is still rape. An individual may be charged with the crime of rape o...

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Sexual Assault: Law, Punishments, and Penalties

Sexual assault crimes are the most abhorred classification of crimes outside of murder. When a defense attorney for a drug dealer is desperate for a plea of leniency, the closing argument will usually...

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Solicitation of Prostitution

Although the movie “Pretty Woman” had a happy ending for Vivian Ward (played by Julia Roberts), most acts of prostitution do not lead to a glamorous life. Fortunately, because of growing public he...

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Indecent Exposure

Indecent exposure is the knowing exposure of one's genitals (or other private anatomy parts) in the presence of another while disregarding the offensive, insulting, or frightening effect it may have. ...

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What are Romeo and Juliet laws?

Romeo and Juliet laws and clauses concern young adults or teenagers who are a few years apart and have willingly had sexual relations. These provisions relate to state and federal laws regarding statu...

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Lewd and Lascivious Conduct With a Child

Lewd and lascivious conduct with a child is when a defendant engages in sexual contact with a child with the intent to arouse or gratify his sexual desires (or those of a third party). It is usually c...

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Sexual Battery

Sexual battery is generally defined as unwanted or non-consensual sexual contact. Some states also define sexual battery as any sexual contact with a child under sixteen years of age; regardless of wh...

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What are crimes against nature?

Crimes against nature involve sexual acts that do not involve the traditional sexual act of a man and woman having penile to vaginal sexual intercourse. Essentially, anything outside of this definitio...

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Sexual Abuse Charges

Sexual abuse charges carry a wide range of penalties and consequences. Find information about the crime of sexual abuse including defenses and possible punishments here. ...

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