Numerous people in North Dakota and other states are accused by law enforcement of sex crimes, whether or not they actually committed the act. These allegations are very serious, since they can result in lifelong consequences. Child sexual abuse is a severe crime, but...
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What consequences can teens face for sexting in North Dakota?
It is a pastime among middle school and high school children that has rapidly gained popularity since it become commonplace for teens to have smartphones – they send each other pictures and short videos along with text messages. Many teenagers think it is harmless, or...
Sex offender status attached to some who say they made mistake
Being accused of a sex crime can result in lifelong consequences, even if a defendant is innocent of the charges or if the alleged crime is minor compared to others. These days, there are many ways for North Dakota residents to meet potential dates or sexual partners,...
North Dakota prostitution offenses and considerations
Despite the fact that law enforcement agencies and prosecutors often regard criminal offenses like prostitution just as they would other crimes, criminal defense attorneys and victims’ rights advocates understand that they should be treated with a degree of...
Possible defense strategy for sexual assault
As some North Dakota residents may know, a legal defense varies depending on the type of crime and the evidence used to support the charges. When considering charges of sexual assault, there are three main types of defense. Two are common to other types of crime where...
What is indecent exposure?
Some crimes like indecent exposure can be difficult to understand because one's actions and intent matter. In North Dakota and other states, indecent exposure usually involves displaying one's genitals in public in an attempt to receive sexual gratification. Indecent...
Man accused of sexual assault
On Dec. 27, local police released a statement requesting the public's assistance in identifying a man allegedly involved in a sexual assault that occurred at an off-campus North Dakota State University apartment. According to local reports, a man with a knife walked...
North Dakota laws prohibiting firearm possession
North Dakota has laws in place that specifically prohibit certain people from possessing firearms due to age, mental health issues and previous felony convictions. The prohibitions vary in duration, depending on the reason constituting the prohibition. People who have...
Man and woman accused of running North Dakota brothel
Court documents related to a case in which two individuals were accused of operating a commercial sex business in North Dakota were released on Sept. 24. The documents accused the 32-year-old woman and the 32-year-old man of convincing California women to come to...
Teacher accused of having relations with 17-year-old student
An English teacher who taught at a North Dakota high school was charged on Aug. 22 after being accused of having sex with a female high school student more than five years ago. According to the press release, the alleged incidents occurred in February or March of...