In Ohio, the law classifies sex offenders into one of three tiers. Each tier comes with specific registration requirements and potential community notification levels. Ohio's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Law aims to balance public safety with offender...
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Often overlooked sexual offenses
According to the FBI, over 37,000 people were arrested in the United States for sexual offenses. In Ohio, certain sexual offenses tend to get more attention than others. High-profile cases often involve acts like rape or sexual assault, but there are other forms of...
Penalties for sharing child porn on messaging apps
Increasing hacking and private data leak incidents paved the way for encrypted messaging. This security feature enables individuals to communicate privately and send messages without fear of interception by unauthorized parties. Messaging apps with these protections...
Could sharing your ex’s sexy selfie lead to jail time?
Having a high-quality digital camera in your pocket makes it easier than ever before in human history to take and share intimate videos and photographs. Although people typically share such images with other people that they trust when they have an expectation of...
Can someone withdraw consent to a sexual encounter?
You know that it's very important to get someone's consent before engaging in a sexual relationship with them. When you meet someone on a night out, and you feel like things may progress in this direction, you're very careful to ask them if that's what they want. You...
The legal responsibilities of “mandatory reporters”
How can you get into trouble for a crime if you weren’t even there when it occurred? There are a couple of different ways (if not more) in Ohio -- where child pornography is involved Generally speaking, having knowledge of a crime doesn’t require you to step forward...
What is the age of consent for young adults in Ohio?
The teenage years for most young adults are a time of personal growth and some experimentation. Learning about their bodies and their sexuality can be an important part of maturation for many young adults. Many teens will have their first romantic and sexual...