Accusations of rape and sexual misconduct are serious. When they’re false accusations, it’s natural to feel an incredible sense of frustration. If you have been falsely accused of rape, you need to get help from a criminal defense attorney who specializes in fighting for the rights of those charged with sex-related crimes.
If you have been charged with domestic violence in California, you will need a capable criminal defense attorney who can either establish your innocence or reduce your sentence if you are found guilty.
If you are a student accused of sexual assault on campus, you are required to attend one or more hearings with the school’s administration to resolve the case. During the hearing, you are given the opportunity to recount what happened and present evidence that refutes the accuser’s claim.
The accuser has the right to file a petition for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) in Family Court. The person seeking the restraining order is called the “Petitioner” or “Protected Party.” The person the order is sought against is called the “Respondent” or “Restrained Party.”
Domestic Violence laws can be used to address relationship violence through criminal charges, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) in Family Court, and when a student accuses another member of a school community in a Title IX investigation at a university or school. While many considerations are the same in all three contexts, there are some legal distinctions that are important to consider when examining the relationship between the two parties involved.
Internet crime is defined as any illegal activity involving one or more components of the Internet such as Web sites, chat rooms and/or e-mail.
Felony Crimes involve drug and narcotics charges, arson, burglary, armed robbery, murder and/or attempted murder, rape and/or sexual assault, kidnapping and aggravated assault and battery.
Misdemeanors are more serious than petty offenses, but much less serious than felonies. Misdemeanors typically result in the imposition of such punishments as a fine or a jail sentence not exceeding a year. If a jail sentence is imposed, it is served at a local, city or county jail rather than a state or federal prison (penitentiary).
DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or another controlled substance to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit.
High-tech professionals, corporate executives, and clergy who are criminally charged for offenses such as corporate theft, counterfeiting, embezzlement, forgery, hacking, fraud, tax evasion or bad checks are often referred to as “white collar” offenders and are prosecuted for white-collar crimes.