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Rabin Nabizadeh

April 12, 2023

When it comes to statutory rape, many states have what is known as a Romeo and Juliet Law. These laws offer certain defenses and exceptions to individuals accused of statutory rape, particularly in cases where the individuals involved are close in age. In California, there is no Romeo and Juliet law. This means that individuals […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

April 11, 2023

While there are plenty of people who have stories about having sex in a car, there are some people who are wondering, is car sex illegal? The answer is that it depends on the situation. For example, if you are having sex in your car in a garage, that will be different than if you […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

October 4, 2022

Are you concerned about California sex offender laws? If you’re visiting this page, you likely have an important reason why you need to view this information. Maybe a friend was just convicted of a sex offense, or others accused you of a sex crime. Perhaps you have children and want the most updated and relevant […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 9, 2022

California has set a legal age of consent that makes it illegal for anyone to have sexual intercourse with someone below the age of consent. Adults who take part in a sexual interaction with a minor can be charged with statutory rape. Statutory rape is a severe crime in the United States. In California, it’s […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 9, 2022

Sex offenders are some of the most regulated criminals in California. Because of this, registered sex offenders are restricted from enjoying certain activities. These regulations help keep communities safe. This restriction increases the challenges a registered sex offender will need to face. Sex crime offenders are restricted from applying to specific job opportunities. People who [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 8, 2022

The California Sex Offender Registry is a database of sex offenders. People who have been convicted of a sex crime offense in California are required to register their personal information. The law requires convicted sex offenders to comply. Otherwise, they will face severe criminal punishments under the new sex offender registration act. Our California criminal [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

December 10, 2021

Escort service and prostitution are often used interchangeably, but they have differences. Escorting is legal in some places and illegal in others. But, it's hard to know where you stand in a legal sense when offering these services. It can be even more difficult if your business spans many jurisdictions. On the other hand, prostitution [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

January 28, 2021

As of January 1, 2021, SB 384 has amended Penal Code section 290 to allow for a tiered system in which sex offender registrants will register either for 10 years, 20 years or life. This replaces the Draconian system in which any sex offense led to an automatic life-time sex offender registration. The Tiers TIER […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

March 27, 2018

In an almost unanimous passage, the Senate Bill titled, “Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act,” has provided law enforcement with power which will undermine the rights of individuals to speak out. While it may sound very politically and socially correct, Craigslist has already removed its Personal Ad section, and so have other social media sights. In […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

March 30, 2017

Since January 2017, Summit Defense Criminal Attorneys has received numerous calls from terrified individuals who describe essentially an identical fact pattern: After a brief encounter with an another individual in a chat room and an unsolicited sexual photograph, they receive a call from an irate father who claims either an accident or medical treatment for […]