Sextortion and Catfishing: Understanding the Legal Risks

Online scams and criminal activities have increased substantially. Offenders no longer need to search for their victims in person. They can sit behind a device and find their victims online. However, some individuals may be accused of criminal activity even though they only sought friendship or companionship. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the laws […]

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The Risk of Alcohol Paired With Sexual Contact

When drugs or alcohol is involved and people have sexual contact -especially when they don’t know each other well and are not regular sexual partners, there can be questions about whether each person was capable of consent. No matter what state you’re in, alcohol changes everything when it comes to consent, and that’s where the […]

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Entrapment and Prostitution Charges

Innocent people can be arrested due to mistakes or police misconduct. One form of police misconduct that could possibly be used as a defense in a prostitution case is entrapment. Police often rely on sting operations to make prostitution arrests. Officers pose as prostitutes or customers. However, officers must follow very strict guidelines when conducting […]

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Is There a Statute of Limitations on Rape Claims?

The statute of limitations on rape claims depends on the specific charge for criminal cases. Also, there is a time limit for a person to file a civil lawsuit seeking financial compensation for a claim of rape. If you think that you might be facing criminal charges or a civil lawsuit that alleges rape, you […]

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What You Need to Know About Prostitution Sting Operations

Prostitution sting operations are a key strategy employed by law enforcement to address the issue of prostitution. These operations typically involve undercover officers posing as prostitutes or clients to engage with individuals looking to participate in commercial sex acts. Such operations often culminate in arrests, with details sometimes shared publicly by the police as a […]

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