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What is Involved in Extradition? | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Extradition Defense Lawyer

Extradition, legally defined, is what happens when a person residing in one state of the United States or in a different country is accused of a crime in another state or country and is transferred there for trial. An extradition from one state to another takes place when the governor of the state where the…

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Sexual Assault: Definition and Defenses. Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Criminal Defense Attorney

While every state has its own definition of sexual assault, the Department of Justice defines it as “any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient.” A person can commit sexual assault even if the victim gives consent but is legally incapable of doing so, by reason of…

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Child Pornography Law and Defenses. Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Criminal Defense Attorney

The production, distribution, or possession of child pornography is considered a serious crime in California, as well as at the federal level. One can be prosecuted for child pornography at federal level if one is seen to have distributed the contraband across state lines, including using the Internet. According to the Department of Justice, child…

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Apple Valley Man Faces Sex Offense Charges In Victorville Courtroom

Earlier this month, an Apple Valley man who is accused of having unlawful sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl pleaded not guilty to four felony charges against him. According to the Murrieta Press-Enterprise, the 22-year-old man was a teacher at Granite Hills High School and the girl was a former student of his. The man…

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Murrieta Teen Accused Of Sex Offenses Has Hearing Postponed | Murrieta and Temecula Defense Attorney

A Vista Murrieta High School football player who has been accused of committing sex crimes with underage girls recently had his hearing postponed until December. According to the Press-Enterprise, the 17-year-old boy is accused of committing sex crimes with six girls. He has been charged with two counts of forcible rape, two counts of lewd…

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Local High School Charges are a Matter of Juvenile Law

While parents and students at Vista Murrieta High School were reportedly stating recently that the recent sex allegations against two standout members of the football team won’t harm the reputation of the school, the students accused of these crimes have not been so fortunate. While Juvenile Law prevents the records of its cases from being…

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Murrieta Teen Charged With Sex Offenses

A Murrieta high school football player has been charged in connection with allegedly raping two underage girls. The 17-year-old was charged Monday, September 16, by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office with two counts of forcible rape, two counts of lewd acts with a girl under 14, one count of dissuading a victim/witness from reporting…

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Lewd Conduct Charges | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

Lewd Conduct encompasses a myriad of sexually related acts that are usually charged under Penal Code sections 288, 289, 314.1 or 647.6. In fact, the very definition of lewd conduct depends on a variety of factors including the facts of the case itself and the jurisdiction you are in at the time of the event….

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What To Do If You Are Accused of Child Molestation | Temecula, Murrieta and Hemet Defense Attorney

Child Molestation is a serious matter in the eyes of the law and in the public’s view. Not only does it come with a certain stigma, the charges can result in prison-time and having lifetime registration as a sex-offender. If you or a loved one is accused of child molestation in Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Menifee,…

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Warrantless DNA Collection Is Constitutionally Acceptable

“‘Make no mistake about it: because of today’s decision, your DNA can be taken and entered into a national database if you are ever arrested, rightly or wrongly, and for whatever reason,’ conservative Justice Antonin Scalia said in a sharp dissent which he read aloud in the courtroom,” – USA Today, 6/3/2013. In their split…