December 11, 2023 | Sex Crimes
“Romeo and Juliet” laws, named after the famous William Shakespeare play, deal with relationships between two people who are young in age. Every state has age of consent laws that impose a minimum age at which individuals can consent to engage in sexual activity. Some states, including Arizona, have Romeo and Juliet laws that provide… read more
Read MoreDecember 10, 2023 | Sex Crimes
Arizona’s “Dangerous Crimes Against Children” statute is primarily found in Title 13, Chapter 14, Section 13-705 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS). This law lists various crimes that, when committed against a minor under the age of 15, can come with greater potential penalties. If you are facing charges for an alleged dangerous crime against… read more
Read MoreDecember 9, 2023 | Sex Crimes
Certain laws in Arizona may apply to romantic relationships and dating scenarios. Various circumstances are viewed as illegal if they meet the definition of sexual exploitation, harassment or manipulation. One example is “sugar dating,” which refers to various dating arrangements characterized by one older, wealthy spouse and one young spouse in need of financial assistance…. read more
Read MoreDecember 8, 2023 | Sex Crimes
“Sexting,” or sending sexually explicit text messages or images, is not a crime in Arizona when it takes place between two consenting adults. However, if sexts are sent to or from a minor under the age of 18 or one of the adults does not consent to receive a sext message, it could be considered… read more
Read MoreDecember 7, 2023 | Sex Crimes
The psychological and emotional effects of being falsely accused of a sex crime can be devastating. Methods to help you cope can make this difficult time more bearable and give you greater hope for your future. If you need legal help and representation from a high-quality sex crime defense lawyer after being falsely accused, contact… read more
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