Sex Offenses
Local Irvine Chiropractor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Patient
On Tuesday, September 5, 2012, Irvine Police detectives arrested Chiropractor, Dennis Scott Durbin, at his Irvine office (Sky Park Chiropractic) for two felony assault charges after a patient reported being touched in an inappropriate and sexual manner during a therapeutic massage. A female patient has claimed that during an adjustment Mr. Durbin sexually assaulted her. Mr. Durbin has denied the allegations. After his arrest he was being held on 0,000…
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Boy Scouts Of America Allegedly Failed To Report Hundreds Of Cases Of Suspected Child Abuse
It was reported in the Los Angeles Times that over 400 cases of alleged sexual abuse went unreported by the Boy Scouts of America over a period of 20 years. If this information turns out to be accurate in anyway this would be a shocking indictment of the Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts are entrusted with the care of tens of thousands of young boys by the parents…
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Court Of Appeal Says Registered Sex Offenders Cannot Be Barred From Living Within 2000 Feet of A School or A Park (PC 290)
In a shocking decision in support of those that have to register as sex offenders in California, a San Diego Court of Appeals has ruled that it is unconstitutional to prohibit registered sex offenders from living near schools or parks. This decision challenges the validity of Jessica's Law which went into effect in 2006. This law prohibits PC 290 registered sex offenders from living within 2000 feet of a school…
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Sandusky molest victim sues Penn State for allowing Sandusky to molest him
The psychological damage done to your molest victims can negatively impact them for the rest of their life. It certainly appears from all accounts that those in authority at Penn State knew that Sandusky was engaged inappropriate conduct with minors and took no action to prevent him from continuing to abuse more minors. For the sake of these victims I certainly hope Penn State has a very large insurance policy.…
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What exactly is rape in the State of California? (PC 261)
With the controversy surrounding the idiotic comments made by Congressman Akin recently about whether a "rape victim" can prevent becoming pregnant during the rape, an issue has come up as to what is considered "legal rape." It should seem clear to a sane person that it is against the law to have sexual intercourse with another person who does not consent. However, California Penal Code 261 has outlined many different…
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Big Appellate Court Ruling Bolsters the Rights of Those Accused of Sex Crimes in California
It's the type of huge ruling that helps all of the clients represented by the Orange County Sex Crimes Lawyers at Wallin & Klarich. After Calvin Jackson's long time girlfriend accused him of sexual assault, he faced a lifetime behind bars if convicted. Jackson had a turbulent on and off relationship with the woman that was marred by a number of false accusations of rape that she made against him.…
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John Travolta Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Cruise Ship Employee who Sues for Monetary Damages (Penal Code 243.4)
John Travolta allegedly took a cruise in 2009, and a cruise employee claims that during the cruise Mr. Travolta asked him for a neck massage and then engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with the employee (California Penal Code 243.4 for Sexual Assault and Battery). Travolta, through his lawyer vehemently denies the charges. The cruise employee first claimed in 2009 that Travolta asked for a neck massage, and it appears the…
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REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FIND WAYS TO “GET AROUND” REGISTRATION RULES (PENAL CODE 290)
A recent report indicated that as many as 25% of registered sex offenders in some states are finding ways to avoid the strict requirements of California Sex Offender Registration Act Penal Code 290 by obtaining false identifications. The techniques they are using are similar to others who illegally obtain false identities. This is a particularly serious problem. Those that are required to register as sex offenders have been convicted of…
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Coach Arraigned on Charges of Child Molestation
A coach who has been released from his position at Bellflower High School was arraigned at Norwalk Superior Court on Monday. He pled not guilty to 20 felony counts related to alleged incidents of molesting his stepdaughter over a four year period. Bryan E. Shepherd has been in custody since December on charges that he repeatedly performed sexual acts on the minor beginning when she was 13. Allegations include child…
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Hemet Teacher Arrested for Having Sex With Student
When people hear that a teacher has hired a sex crimes attorney to combat charges of child molestation, they immediately think of a male teacher taking advantage of a young student. But in some instances, the roles are reversed, and it is actually a female teacher seducing a male student. That is exactly the case as a Hemet, CA English teacher is being investigated for seducing and having sex with…
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