Does your teenager have a smartphone? Like every other teenager out there, they probably do. However, that means that you need to have a serious talk about “sexting” before your teen gets into trouble. If you wait until they already start experimenting with online...
What are some special restrictions for sex offenders?
Based on some high-profile court cases involving sexual offenses, the law on the federal and state levels has changed when it comes to the punishment of sexual offenders. You may have heard of laws such as Megan's Law or The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act....
What are the consequences of sex crime conviction?
Any sexual offense accusations you might face in Missouri have the potential to result in long-lasting consequences. You might find that a conviction of a sex crime could even persist to trouble you for your whole life. These kinds of convictions also tend to have an...
What are Missouri’s sex offender levels?
If you or someone you know in Missouri has been arrested for and charged with a sex crime, you will no doubt want to learn as much as you can about the charges and any potential consequences associated with a conviction should that happen. One of the penalties of a...
Is eyewitness identification reliable?
You may be surprised to find out that not all sexual predators behind bars are guilty of committing a crime. In fact, there are a number of people who have been released from prison after spending years, sometimes decades, behind bars for a rape or sexual crime they...
FBI sets up hotline to collect evidence against local man
Following several sex crime charges against a Kansas City teacher, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has set up a dedicated hotline to collect information about any other potential crimes the man may have committed. According to police reports, teacher in...
New proposed law targets sex offenders
Facing sex offense charges is a complex and dangerous situation that should never be taken lightly. There are many kinds of convictions that can limit your behavior and rights after the fact, but sex offenses are some of the most egregious. Usually, this is because...
Man convicted of sex with a minor
Sex crimes can seem like something that only happen somewhere else, separated from us on the other side of an invisible wall, or in an episode of reality T.V. Unfortunately, sex crimes happen every day, all throughout the country. A Kansas City man has been charged...
Actions on social media can lead to criminal charges
People sometimes feel like the Internet provides a layer of protection. They'll say and do things on social media that they may never do in real life. However, it's very important to remember that what is said and done online is still very real, and it can lead to...
What is sexting and is it a crime?
Texting is a very common way to communicate with friends and family members. It is possible to send videos and pictures via text messages. You might be tempted to send sexually explicit pictures via text message, but doing so might end up being a criminal act. If you...