South Carolina Sex Crimes Legal Questions

Yes, you can sue the mother, but damages (money) may be difficult to obtain and the trial may be costly to you.  I suggest that you consult with a defamation attorney.  Suitng the authorities may be extremely difficult. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. defamation attorney in Charleston, S.C. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC... Read Answer

This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.  I am very sorry if you were a victim, but you need to deal with this sorry piece of crap to obtain closure for yourself, and to prevent another from being victimized by this animal.  The authorities will do their best to protect you, as they are required to do so under the rape shield statute of the Federal and S.C. rules of evidence.  Remember this is a crime against the State.  You may also civilly sue this person if the have financial means, but most important is to allow the state to do its job.  I am a S.C. attorney and board certified internal medicine physician. Regards, I am Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. Attorney at Law Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read Answer

If you have never reported this to the police, you should do so immediately.  There are victim advocates that work for the solicitor's office that may be able to help you.  The likelihood that he could successfully be prosecuted has greatly decreased due to the time you have waited, but there may be other victims that you aren't aware of, and if they have gone to the police, they may be able to link your case with other cases.  The other guy, if the police can find him, could be a witness for you.  In short, go to the police and let them try to investigate the crime and see if they can make a good case.  There may also be a civil lawsuit you could file against him that might punish him.  The statute of limitations might be a problem for that case, so you should not wait if you are interested in going that route.  ... Read Answer

This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.  I am a S.C. attorney and board certified internal medicine physician.  This is a very serious matter, and should be reported by you and the girl's family to the police.  As far as a civil action, your family and the girl's family indeed have a case against the school and possibly the school district for this heinous behavior by those who allowed this tape to be shown to so many people.  You also have a case against anyone who viewed this film, in my opinion.  You also need to have a talk with your son, as if he continues this behavior when he reaches the age of majority, he could be charged with statutory rape. Regards, Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. Attorney at Law Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read Answer