sex offenses

Understanding the statutory rape laws where you live is very important. Many Americans are not aware that the statutory rape laws can and do change depending on what state you are in. Most people are aware that the age of majority is 18, but this is not necessarily...

Most people are aware that potential sex partners need to be a certain age. Failure to verify age prior to any sort of sexual contact, including “sexting” or other sexual activities that do not require actual touching, can result in the courts charging you with...

For anyone facing allegations of sexual assault, there are various factors to consider. Sometimes, people face these charges even though they are completely innocent. However, because of the harsh stigma and severity of these cases, innocent people often have...

In recent years, North Carolina has garnered a lot of attention and scrutiny for its sexual assault and rape laws. This has led to a slew of legislative reform pushes that may impact your case. Closing loopholes in consent laws Consent – in these cases, the act of...

When a jury finds you guilty of a sex crime or when you plead guilty, you should be prepared for a radical change to your life. Not only may you need to serve time in jail or on probation, but you may also be on the sex offender registry. This can have serious...

Date rape refers to rape that occurs during the course of a date. However, other than that single distinction, date rape is no less severe than rape by a stranger. Rape, regardless of who commits it, is a sex crime and carries significant penalties in North Carolina....

There are many different types of sex crimes in North Carolina. Some may seem very similar, but there are characteristics of each crime that identify them. Furthermore, a small difference in a crime can make a huge difference in the punishment you receive for it. One...

Unlike forcible sexual assault, which requires a lack of consent, statutory sexual offenses consist of sexual contact between an underage person and an adult or two adults who have a relationship that prohibits sexual contact, even if the contact was consensual. In...

With the #MeToo movement and all the scandals involving celebrities and politicians, a new light is shining on sex offenses and the impact they have on women. Women come forward years, even decades, after an assault because when it happened, they felt nobody would...

The sexual offender registry in North Carolina keeps a record of individuals who have certain sexual related convictions. These include crimes against children. Reporting guidelines are specific to the crime. They have not always been around, so some crimes did not...