On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Sep 25, 2020 | Sex crimes
Parents in Missouri no doubt maintain a good deal of concern about their teens as they first begin to interact with their peers in an intimate matter. Much of the advice and guidance parents give during this time is likely based on their own unique moral standards....
by cjones | Sep 18, 2020 | Sex crimes
Sexting among teenagers continues to skyrocket, with significant jumps over the past decade. According to recent research from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics, nearly 30 percent of teens (or one in four) are receiving sexts and almost...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Sep 9, 2020 | Sex crimes
One of the most common methods that law enforcement agencies use to catch would-be child sexual abusers is the online sting operation. Police officers will post profiles or ads on sites like Craigslist, pretending to either be an underage person or pretending to offer...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Aug 17, 2020 | Sex crimes
Mobile computing technology has made incredible digital cameras readily available to most people. That means that you don’t have to pull out a camera or worry about buying film in order to take excellent photos. Unfortunately, sometimes the temptation to...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jul 31, 2020 | Sex crimes
Manga and anime cartoons are hugely popular around the world — including with avid collectors here in the United States. The art forms often depict graphic, fanciful sexual encounters and nudity. The 2003 PROTECT Act, which was designed to prevent child abuse...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jul 22, 2020 | Sex crimes
Sexual contact with anyone is something that must be agreeable by both parties in order to be legal. When either party doesn’t consent, the contact is likely a criminal matter. There are some individuals who are unable to consent to sexual activities even if they...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 26, 2020 | Sex crimes
As someone who is being accused of a sex offense, it’s important that you understand that certain offenses may have a mandatory minimum sentence. If that is the case with the charges you currently face, your attorney will work hard to help you have those charges...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 17, 2020 | Sex crimes
Dating is a challenging and exciting adventure for people all over Missouri. However, careless regard for another’s safety or comfort may instantly compromise relationships and put people at risk of accusations of criminal behavior. Whether male or female,...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | Jun 10, 2020 | Sex crimes
You were online chatting with a few people when a new friend request popped up. It was a good-looking girl. She appeared to be an adult in her images. You chatted with her for a while and asked her age. She told you she was 20 and going to college nearby. You had no...
On behalf of Wampler & Passanise | May 15, 2020 | Sex crimes
For some, the term “revenge porn” might conjure scenes from the classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo, as it is a story that allows people to vicariously enjoy the delights of well-planned revenge. However, revenge porn actually involves someone sharing...
