by Lindsey & Ferry, P.A. | Dec 30, 2014 | Sex Offenses
In our country, there are certain criminal convictions that tend to carry with them a certain stigma. This stigma, once it is attached to someone, can be quite hard — if not impossible — to shake off. Child pornography convictions fall under this...
by Lindsey & Ferry, P.A. | Dec 17, 2014 | Sex Offenses
The penalties and limitations that are put in place for people convicted of a sex crime are particularly harsh. Authorities and supporters of these measures argue that they are effective ways at reducing recidivism, or a relapse in criminal behaviors. However, this...
by Lindsey & Ferry, P.A. | Dec 10, 2014 | Sex Offenses
Many people have been following the dramatic stories of sexual abuse that have been told about iconic actor and comedian, Bill Cosby. Currently, reports state that there are more than 20 women who have made statements that Cosby engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with...
by Lindsey & Ferry, P.A. | Dec 5, 2014 | Sex Offenses
Some of our recent posts have focused on the use of sting operations, which are a common law-enforcement tool used to catch would-be offenders. Most people are familiar with drug and prostitution stings, in which an undercover officer poses as a drug dealer or...
by Lindsey & Ferry, P.A. | Dec 3, 2014 | Sex Offenses
Teenagers can make some bad and dangerous decisions, no matter how much parents try to steer them in the right direction. Young people want to be treated like adults but they can still be impulsive and immature. They may also lack the capability to appreciate the...
