Defending Against False Allegations of Sexual Assault in California
Defending Against False Allegations of Sexual Assault in California
Defending Against False Allegations of Sexual Assault If you or a loved one has been falsely accused of sexual assault in California, it can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience. The potential consequences of being convicted of such a serious crime can have long-lasting effects on your personal and professional life. That's where a defense attorney comes in. A skilled and experienced defense attorney can help navigate the complex…
Read MoreNew California Rape Law: Everything You Need to Know (PC 263.1)
New California Rape Law: Everything You Need to Know (PC 263.1) In the months since Stanford student Brock Turner was issued a lenient sentence for alleged sexual assault of an unconscious woman, there has been a lot of talk about changing the way California handles sex crime cases. Now, a new law is in place that lawmakers believe will fix the issues with rape and sexual assault sentencing in California.…
Read MoreShould There Be No Statute of Limitations on Rape in California?
Should There Be No Statute of Limitations on Rape in California? In the wake of the Bill Cosby sexual assault allegations, California Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) is proposing a bill that would significantly change rape laws in the state. If passed, the bill would eliminate any statute of limitations for rape cases.1 What is the Statute of Limitations on Rape in California? In criminal cases, a “statute of limitations”…
Read MoreBill Cosby Sexual Assault Charges Prove Time Doesn’t Provide Immunity from Penalties
Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Charges Prove Time Doesn’t Provide Immunity from Penalties The district attorney’s office of Montgomery County, Penn., has filed criminal charges against Bill Cosby for an alleged sexual assault that occurred in 2004, narrowly within the 12-year statute of limitations for the crime. Andrea Constand alleged in January 2004 that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by Cosby. According to reports, she previously attempted to file criminal…
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