Posts in Sex Crimes

Nov 08 How Can I Avoid Violating a Protective Order?

The purpose of a domestic violence protective order , or “restraining order,” is to protect a person who is suffering from ...

Sep 28 Challenging a Protective Order in Virginia

Courts issue protective orders , or “Restraining orders,” to provide legal protections to victims of sexual abuse, harassment, ...

Feb 12 How to Defend Against Statutory Rape Charges

Not all states handle sex crime allegations like statutory rape in the same way. While federal laws do not explicitly address ...

Aug 08 Relief from Sex Offender Registration

If you have been convicted of a sex crime , you may have been ordered to register the Virginia state sex offender registry. ...

Jun 15 Defense Against Date Rape Charges: Everything You Need to Know

According to the Code of Virginia, rape is defined as a sexual act done against a person’s will, by force, threat, intimidation, ...

Apr 05 What Happens If I Don't Comply with Sex Offender Registration?

After most any sex crimes conviction in Virginia, the convicted will be ordered to register as a sex offender for a predetermined ...