Online Sex Offense Lawyers Serving Edmonton, Alberta
The internet provides us a wealth of information, making our lives easier, more convenient, more enriched. It allows us to stay connected with friends and loved ones in a way not possible even a decade ago. However, with all the benefits and luxuries of the internet, safety issues and concerns surrounding its use have arisen – one of which is the possibility of online sex offenses, internet sex crimes, and online child pornography.
An overwhelming majority of online sex offenses involve minors. In recent years, the police, the media, and other authorities have organized specific task forces and units to solely focus on internet sex crime perpetrators. Thousands of people, usually males, are arrested every year for internet sex crimes against people under the age of 18.
Many times, during these arrests, the alleged victims end up being police officers posing as sexually active children. If you have been arrested for an online sex offense in Alberta, it may make sense to contact an Edmonton, Alberta, sex offender lawyer regarding your rights. Slaferek Law has extensive experience handling all variations of criminal and sex offense cases in Edmonton, Alberta, and area. Call them at 780-809-1059.
Types of Online Sex Offenses
- Online Solicitation of a Minor
- Child Pornography
- Arranging Sexual Encounters with Minors
- Providing Lewd or Obscene Material via Email
- Sex Tourism