Getting convicted of a sex offense in California often results in a person being required to register as a sex offender. This can have a detrimental effect on a person’s future, even after they have served time in prison. Whereas most people released from prison can begin to try to rebuild their lives, those on […]
Those convicted of sex offenses in California or elsewhere in the United States often have to register as sex offenders in their respective jurisdictions. If they move, they have to abide by the sex offender registry requirements of the jurisdiction they are moving to. A recent high profile case highlighted the dangers of not registering […]
It has been hard to turn on the news over the last month without seeing stories about disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein has been accused of sexual assault or rape by more than 90 women and has been on trial for the rape of two women over the last month. At Okabe & Haushalter, […]
When it comes to understanding sex offender requirements, it can be confusing. This is especially true due to various jurisdictions around the state implementing different rules. At Okabe & Haushalter, we have extensive experience in this area of law and work to defend those who have been charged with sex offenses. Our Los Angeles sex […]
If you or a loved one are facing a sex crime charge, you need to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. These crimes are taken very seriously by the police and prosecutors, and you need to secure an attorney who will get to work immediately. At Okabe & Haushalter, we have the knowledge and […]
Sex crimes are sensational and the national media clamors for these stories. Even the local news runs constant updates on local women and men arrested for sex crimes. At Okabe & Haushalter, our qualified and experienced team understands the pressure a person is under if they are facing sex crime charges. We are ready to […]
When you hear about crimes, it is usually through the nightly news. The stories all start the same, usually with a headline that gets your attention and then with a picture of the mugshot. If it is a sex crime, everyone assumes guilt. However, you probably never think you will need a Los Angeles sex […]
People love to find the guilty person. If they didn’t do you think we would have as many mystery murder shows on television? Think about it. The satisfaction of arresting the bad guy at the end is motivation enough for viewers to sit and watch more. Because we all thirst for a happy ending, we […]
In today’s fast-paced, always-on, digital world, finding romance is often as easy as creating an online dating profile and interacting with others in cyberspace. Unfortunately, the people that you meet in the digital realm are not always who they appear to be. It is oftentimes the case that minors attempt to “hook up” with people […]
A false allegation of sexual assault can destroy your life. With the recent advent of the “Me Too” movement, more and more women are coming forth with allegations of unwanted touching, sexual assault and rape. Unfortunately, many of these allegations may shake out to be true, but many others may prove to be false. There […]
Back in 1983, Archie Williams was convicted in a Louisiana court for a brutal attack of a housewife in Baton Rouge. Now the courts say they got the wrong man, and Williams has been freed after spending 36 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. On the fateful day so many years […]
People go about their normal lives every day, working, eating, paying bills, and hanging out. Life can be pretty mundane if you don’t go out and try new things. Some people have social anxiety or are introverted and prefer to stay indoors. But even for them, there are occasions when they will sacrifice their comfort […]