Sex Crimes

Definition and Aspects of Lewd Acts with a Minor: Arranging a meeting with a minor to engage in sexual conduct is strictly against the law. Under California Penal Code 288.4 (PC 288.4), lewd acts with a minor is a wobbler offense that could result in...

Definition and Aspects of Child Pornography: Under California Penal Code 311 (PC 311), it is against the law to possess, share, send, duplicate, print, transport, or advertise pornography that includes a minor participating in it. Child Pornography (PC...

Definition and Aspects of Prostitution:Under California Penal Code 647(b) (PC 647(b)), any act of participating in Prostitution is against the law. This means that not only the person exchanging sexual favors for money could be prosecuted, but also the...

Definition and Aspects of Statutory Rape:Under California Penal Code 261.5 (PC 261.5), it is against the law to have sexual intercourse with a minor to whom the Defendant isn’t married. For this statute, it does not matter whether the intercourse was...

Definition and Aspects of Oral Copulation:Under California Penal Code 287 (PC 287), any Oral sexual act with a minor is against the law. Legally, a minor is anyone below the age of 18.This statute also applies to Oral Copulation that is accomplished by...