Sex Crimes

Sex Crimes
Author: Alice Vachss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2017-05
Genre: Public prosecutors
ISBN: 9780996855426

2 books in 1: Sex Crimes: Now is an entirely new sequel; Sex Crimes Then (published as Sex Crimes: Ten Years on the Front Lines Prosecuting Rapists and Confronting Their Collaborators (Random House, 1993) was a NY Times Notable Book of The Year; Both are riveting autobiographies of one of the nation's leading and most controversial prosecutors.

Reconsidering Sex Crimes and Offenders

Reconsidering Sex Crimes and Offenders
Author: Laura J. Zilney
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2009-07-23
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0313348588

This examination of our nation's sex crime laws and the social attitudes behind them argues that many citizens are being pursued as sex offenders for nonviolent and oftentimes consensual sexual behaviors. Cutting through the hysteria and hype, Reconsidering Sex Crimes and Offenders: Prosecution or Persecution? argues that while convicted violent sex offenders certainly should be punished, many laws targeting minor sexual offenses are outdated, overly severe, and too concerned with satisfying public outrage driven by distortions, misconceptions, and sensationalistic media coverage. Reconsidering Sex Crimes and Offenders is sure to challenge readers' understanding of who a sex offender is, how they should be treated, and how best to protect the community from such offenders. The book looks at how the legal definitions of certain offenses have changed over time and then explores a series of real-life case studies. Readers will discover how some citizens have been targeted and punished for consensual acts—including homosexuality, polygamy, and pornography. Additional coverage considers a number of highly controversial laws—from residency restrictions to the death penalty—and the media's role in fueling public support for them.

Strategies for Defending Sex Crimes

Strategies for Defending Sex Crimes
Author: WEST GROUP
Publisher: Aspatore Books
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2011
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780314278500

Strategies for Defending Sex Crimes provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on best practices for representing clients accused of a sexual crime. Featuring experienced criminal defense attorneys from across the country, this book guides the reader through the intricacies of sex crimes in todays world, with the heightened sensitivity towards victim rights, frequent changes to the laws, and reliance on new technologies. From the initial client interview and investigation through sentencing and post-sentence proceedings, these top lawyers evaluate how to approach each stage of the case and craft a successful defense strategy for the various types of sex crime allegations. They also identify tips for interviewing witnesses, preparing for psychosexual evaluations, examining scientific evidence, and discussing the sensitive issues associated with these cases. Finally, these leaders reveal proven advice for facing the challenging aspects of sex crime cases, including the emotional issues, the stigma of sex crimes, the impact of media attention, and cases involving children. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this high stakes field.

It Happens Every Day

It Happens Every Day
Author: Robin Sax
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2010-10-29
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1615927956

This revealing, informative, and disturbing book candidly assesses what's right about the judicial system and what needs to be changed.

The Criminal Justice and Community Response to Rape

The Criminal Justice and Community Response to Rape
Author: Joel Epstein
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1994
Genre: Rape
ISBN: 0788120182

Describes recent reforms adopted in some jurisdictions, such as protecting the anonymity of the victim & allowing complainants to report sexual assault even when the victim chooses not to press charges. Law enforcement officials & district attorneys have worked to support compensation for victims & also have created victim-witness advocate positions to help victims navigate the criminal justice process & speed their recovery. Contains a glossary, resources, & tables.