Sexual assault allegations are among the most damaging criminal accusations that can be made. Even before a trial, a person can be painted as a dangerous predator and face devastating consequences as a result. You might lose your standing in the community; your...
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Month: February 2016
Challenging testimony of a witness with something to gain crucial
If you have been charged with a drug crime or arrested for a drug-related offense, the authorities and prosecutors will be busy using whatever resources they have to build a case against you. They will likely seek phone records, search your home and question your...
The dangers of sexting for teens
Parents of teenagers have enough to worry about when it comes to their children's safety. This anxiety may increase ten-fold when their child starts driving. But with all the statistics detailing how young drivers are at risk of being in accidents, there is a growing...
When talking to police, consult an attorney and get some rest
Police officers are trained and experienced in talking to people suspected of a crime. Individuals, however, typically don't have a lot of experience in being suspected of a crime. This creates a considerable imbalance of power when police question a person. Because...
The slippery slope of a drug crime conviction
The environment surrounding drug crimes and enforcement has been something of a volatile one in recent years. Between the cultural shifts in how people think about drugs like marijuana and claims of biased, overzealous enforcement efforts, the debate about drug laws...
Charges add up quickly when it comes to sexual offenses
Most people use a computer every single day. We are often within an arm's reach of a device that allows us to chat, text, browse the Internet, check email and catch up on Facebook, Snapchat and other social media.Considering how prevalent technology and digital...
The trauma of a false assault allegation on students
Sexual assault is certainly a troubling issue, and one that has been discussed and debated at length in the college environment. In recent years, it seems more and more people are coming forward to report such incidents at school. At the same time, unfortunately,...