How to Fight False Sex Crime Allegations in Pennsylvania
False allegations of a sex crime can have dire consequences. You face severe criminal penalties if you are convicted. However, even if you aren’t found guilty, your reputation may be ruined to your friends, family, coworkers, or the entire community….
What is Pennsylvania’s Rape Shield Law and How Does it Affect Criminal Charges?
If you’ve been charged with rape or another sex crime in Pennsylvania, you might feel like your reputation is up for debate while your accuser’s reputation is left untouched. Due to restrictions under Pennsylvania law, some evidence about an alleged…
What to Do if You’ve Been Arrested for Using SkipTheGames.com
When people hear the word “prostitution,” they often think of some seedy motel or dark alleyway. But nowadays, illegal escorting services are commonly found elsewhere – on the Internet. One study estimates that 80% of all sex sales now happen online….
Can Police See Your Search History in Pennsylvania?
Regardless of what you might think, our online data isn’t kept secret. Users can access someone’s personal information in the click of a button, so it only makes sense to wonder if police can do the same. So, how likely…
Online Sting Operations in Pennsylvania
The police will do anything to catch a suspect. They will even create fake situations online to engage people who may not have committed a sex crime without the opportunity created by the cops. An online sex crime sting involves…
Collateral Consequences of a PA Sex Crimes Conviction
A conviction for a Pennsylvania sex crime will have serious repercussions that extend much deeper into your life than you might think. Everybody knows about criminal penalties such as incarceration and fines, but many are surprised to learn about the…
What To Do If Your Child Is Accused of Sexual Assault in Pennsylvania
If your child was accused of a sex crime, you may have many concerns, such as, will they be charged as an adult, will your child be required to register as a sex offender, will your child be facing time…
What Happens When You Fail to Register as a Sex Offender in Pennsylvania
Even after you serve your time for a sex offense conviction in Pennsylvania, there are reporting requirements under state law. If you fail to register as a sex offender, whether due to a mistake or other circumstances, the consequences are…
Avoiding the Harshest Penalties for Sex Crimes
Sex crimes are taken very seriously in the state of Pennsylvania. Penalties for these offenses are extremely harsh, with many sentences including massive fines and decades spent in state prison. Most sex crimes are felonies, only worsening how they are…
When is Sexting a Crime?
Now that virtually everyone has cell phones, more and more people are engaging in what is called sexting. Sexting involves texting nude or sexually provocative photos of oneself to another person. When done in the context of an adult relationship,…
