Sex Crimes Legal Questions

You may have a claim for civil sexual assault and battery claims and related personal injury claims.  I just recently handled one such case on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not have to pay anything up front nor the attorney's hourly rate. Whether you have a case a lawyer is willing top accept, depends on the facts.  The burden of proof is lower in a civil case. You should definitely seek a lawyer on this one. It is worth at least investigating further.  I am very sorry this happened to you and I hope you are able to heal both physically and emotionally from this terrible event.* Joshua Burt The Law Office of Joshua A. Burt BurtLegal.com (805) 652-1211 *The above answer should not be considered and does not constitute legal advice. You should not rely on any of this advice because each case is fact specific and could be subject to different local, state, and federal laws. No attorney-client relationship exists based on this response.  ... Read Answer

You need to speak with a good Pennsylvania Sex Crimes Lawyer now.  SORNA is a new law that is having a dramatic impact on lots of convicted sex offenders like yourself who many people would think don't need Megan's Law treatment.  http://fairlielaw.net/practice-areas/sex-crimes/ Steven F. Fairlie, Esq.Fairlie & Lippy, P.C.1501 Lower State Road, Suite 304North Wales, PA 19454voice: (215) 997-1000fax: (215) 997-1777steve@fairlielaw.netwww.fairlielaw.net  ... Read Answer

This is a complicated issue. I can answer it as a criminal defense attorney. Your niece can be prosecuted.  The statute of limitations for indecent A & B is 27 years from your daughter's 16th birthday.  It is a15 year statute of limitations for rape. I do not know the facts relative to molestation, whether it was rape or indecent A & B.  It is more complicated in that your niece may have been a minor when this occurred.  There becomes an issue if she is tried as a juvenile or adult. Punishment will differ.  If your daughter wants to prosecute her cousin then she could go to the police.  She may wish to discuss the matter with a therapist before any decision is made.  Your daughter has a multitude of issues to discuss. How she feels now?  What impact the event had on her?  Is she prepard to testify and discuss this issue before a jury, if she wants her cousin prosecuted?... Read Answer

This is a very serious issue and it is criminal behavior.  The statute of limitations has not run on the second incident with your daughter or your niece; it probably did not run on the first incident either. He was an adult at the time.  His actions could be considered indecent assault and battery or rape depending on the facts.  No one can tell you what to do; that is a decision between you, your daughter and her therapist. ... Read Answer

  It is difficult to answer that question without more information. If the alleged complainant was a minor, the statute of limitations will have extended. The police will still investigate such allegations and charges may be lodged against the alleged perpetrator.   When a person is being investigated by law enforcement, it is always a good idea to consult with an experienced defense attorney. Persons who law enforcement want to question, should definitely consult with counsel prior to discussing anything with law enforcement. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 312-972-3756 levin@lorilevinlaw.com www.lorilevinlaw.com  ... Read Answer

If you both live in Minnesota, have sex in Minnesota, and you have no position of power or authority with respect to her, such as a teacher, coach, minister, step-father, guardian, doctor, therapist, person of trust, etc., and it is all consensual, then it is probably legal, if not a little creepy.  On the other hand, if she changes her mind later and decides you coerced her, etc., it might not be such a good idea.... Read Answer