People are told that laws and the justice system are in place to protect victims and appropriately punish people who commit a crime. In many cases, this is what happens. However, the system is far from perfect and there are times when the measures designed to protect people actually work against them.
Can I get off the sex offender registry?
Being convicted of a sex offense can be ruinous. Not only could it result in serious jail time and financial penalties, but it could also mean being required to register as a sex offender. The stigma of being a registered sex offender can follow a person for the rest of his or her life.
Understanding the elements of a solicitation charge
There is an unfortunate and unfair conclusion drawn when someone is charged with an offense like solicitation. Many people assume that the person charged is guilty because authorities wouldn't arrest and charge someone unless he or she did something wrong.
To speak or not to speak: what to know about staying silent
If you are arrested, under investigation for a crime, questioned or interviewed by police, there is no doubt that you are in a scary situation. You can be face-to-face with intimidating law enforcement agents who seem to know an awful lot about you and your behaviors. They use various tactics and seem to alternate between being understanding and being ready to explode. It's an intimidating and frightening experience for any person, regardless of if they've done something wrong.
