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Dancer/Choreographer "Shane" Sparks Arrested for Child Molestation

By Neil Shous, Esq.

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What?s interesting about this case is the fact that these child molestation charges arise out of a series of incidents that took place between 1994 and 1997?which means that the statute of limitations (the time by which criminal charges must be filed) has already expired. Prosecutors charged Melvin ?Shane? Sparks, a judge on ?America?s Best Dance Crew? and a choreographer on ?So You Think You Can Dance?, with eight felony counts of lewd acts with a child under California Penal Code 288 late last month. The Los Angeles District Attorney?s Office is relying on a California Penal Code 801(f) that provides that the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses committed against minors may be extended if the following three conditions are satisfied: (1) the statute of limitations has otherwise expired, (2) the crime(s) involved substantial sexual conduct, and (3) there is clear and convincing evidence that corroborates the victim?s allegations...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on January 13, 2010 (boomark / email).