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San Francisco Sheriff denies Home Detention After Child Porn Conviction In a far too common turn, Enrique Pearce’s sentencing for possession of Child Pornography (CA Penal Code section 311) was delayed because the San Francisco Sheriff declined to accept Mr. Pearce into it’s home detention program.  While the Sheriff may deny anyone from the home detention […]

The Santa Clara District Attorney has decided not to file charges against a Stanford University graduate for alleged sexual assault  (CA Penal Code 243.4).  Prosecutors with the Santa Clara District Attorney’s office have deemed that there is insufficient evidence to charge the student.  It is the duty of a District Attorney to only charge cases […]

Sex crimes and statute of limitations – yet another blow to judicial limits On September 28, Governor Brown signed into law a provision that eliminates the Statute of Limitations for certain sex offenses (CA Senate Bill 813).  Currently, the statute of limitations is governed by CA Penal Code 803.  For the most part, the statute […]

How does California handle possession of child pornography cases?

What are the penalties for child molestation in California?

What are the penalties for felony sexual assault in California?

What are the penalties for indecent exposure charges in California?

How does California prosecute prostitution charges?

How does California prosecute charges of solicitation and or prostitution?

What are the penalties for sex with a minor in California?