Most people have very strong beliefs about sex crime defendants. Most of these beliefs are inaccurate. According to one study, most people “view sex offenders as a homogeneous group with regard to risk.” Furthermore, most people believe all sex … [Read more...]
How to Get Off the Sex Offender List in Georgia
Throughout history, societies have labeled people partially based on what they did, but mostly because of who they are. Sex offender registries are a good example. The first federal sex offender registry appeared in the 1990s. Most states, including … [Read more...]
Common Defenses in Sex Crimes Cases
Most of Georgia’s sex crimes are listed in Section 16-6 of the Georgia Code. Some of these crimes are relatively minor misdemeanors. Others are among the most severe felonies in the state. Yet despite the varying degrees of severity, in many … [Read more...]
How a Sexual Offender Label Affects You
If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offense against a minor or a dangerous sexual offense, then your name will be placed on a sexual offense registry – both Georgia’s and the National Registry. Anyone can access these registries, including … [Read more...]