An Indiana teen’s parents say part of his penalty for having sex with a 14-year-old girl is cruel and inhuman punishment. Along with jail time, his sentence included registering as a sex offender. He will be on the list for 25 years, even though the girl admits to lying about her age; she and her Continue Reading

Criminal offenses involving sexual misconduct are viewed in an especially-harsh light across Indiana and people convicted of these crimes typically see some of the most aggressive penalties. One such harsh penalty can be the requirement to register as a sex offender. Being a registered sex offender can be devastating. Not only can it dictate where Continue Reading

Everyone should understand that convictions of a sexually-related crime can be devastating. However, just being accused of sexual misconduct could be ruinous even without a conviction. These allegations have the power to destroy reputations and relationships so it is vital that anyone accused of date rape, child molestation or indecent exposure discuss their case with Continue Reading

The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice published an article in the Justice Policy Journal in 2014 that examined the public’s perception of people who were listed on a sex offender’s registry. In 1994, the Jacob Wetterling Crimes against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act was first enacted that registered sex offenders. That law Continue Reading

A former Park Tudor basketball coach who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a female student will be held at Brandon Hall while his case proceeds. The facility where the man is staying contracts with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Indiana Department of Corrections and Marion County Community Corrections. It also provides housing for veterans Continue Reading