California Penal Code § 289(j) is the aggravated subsection of the sexual penetration statute — penetration of a child under 14, by a defendant more than ten years older, accomplished by force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of bodily injury. It is one of the most serious offenses in the California Penal Code. The base…
If you have been charged with a sex offense in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Winchester, Canyon Lake, French Valley, or anywhere in Southwest Riverside County, the decisions you make in the next 48 hours will shape the rest of your life. The Law Office of Nic Cocis defends people accused of sex crimes…
If you’re looking for a criminal lawyer in Riverside County, California, it’s important to know what types of crimes they can defend you against. Riverside County is one of the largest counties in California with a population of over 2 million people, and it includes cities such as Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Winchester and Lake Elsinore….
Riverside County, California is known for its vibrant towns, beautiful landscape, and robust legal system. Unfortunately, the area is also home to a growing number of incidents involving lewd acts on a child. While these are serious criminal offenses that carry serious penalties, with the help of experienced criminal defense lawyers in Riverside County, you…
The possession of child pornography in California state courts (as opposed to Federal courts) can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. You may face imprisonment for up to a year and/or fines of up to $10,000 if convicted. Penalties are more severe for felony charges and for repeat offenders. Possession…
When people think about lewd acts, they often think about sexual acts in public. However, there are many different types of lewd acts. Some are considered misdemeanors while others are felonies. Most can get you on the sex offenders registry for the rest of your life. So, what could be considered lewd acts? Since there…
Who Sexual Battery Charges Affect Regardless of the final outcome, a charge of sexual battery has direct and indirect effects on many. Obviously the accuser or accusers, and the accused. The accusation itself becomes a historical reference point for both. But collateral impact reaches the friends and families of both the accused and accuser. And…
Indecent exposure; everyone has heard about it, but few really know and understand the legal definition. Most people think about men showing women their genitals, but, in order to be arrested and convicted it takes more than that. So, what is indecent exposure in the state of California? Indecent exposure is defined in Penal Code…
In my experience, young people who are sexually active are savvy about important issues. They are aware that it is important to take precautions against pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and to obtain valid consent between partners. But if either member of the couple is under 18, then a night together can turn into a life-shattering…
Recently in the news, an assistant football coach at the University of California at Berkeley got arrested for alleged “solicitation of a lewd act.” Reports indicate that his arrest came as part of an undercover sting, in which a police officer posed as a prostitute. He allegedly made the solicitation online and then met up…
Legal Definition According to the California Penal Code Section 286a, sodomy is “sexual contact consisting of contact between the penis of one person and the anus of another person”. Both anal sex and anal copulation refer to sodomy. When Sodomy is Illegal In California, sodomy is legal between consenting adults (over the age of 18)….
Often, folks don’t fully realize they’ve committed sexual battery. They believe they haven’t had contact with another in a way not allowed by law. The Law Office of Nic Cocis understands this, and we want to make sure our clients get authoritative representation according to the way California looks at Sexual Battery. California Penal Code…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
