In Washington State and nationwide, sexual assault is a serious offense. It warrants a felony charge. To understand the law, it is important to understand what sexual assault is. Likewise, consent is a crucial element to the law. Washington State defines sexual...
Sexual abuse often begins when a person is young and may last for years because the person is afraid to tell anyone. This cycle of abuse allows for it to continue, sometimes leading to a serious problem within a community. According to the Great Falls Tribune,...
Victims of sexual abuse may wonder if they have any hope of acquiring justice for the horrific crimes committed against them. Because of the emotional turmoil resulting from sexual abuse, many victims do not come forward until the statute of limitations to sue an...
Most people have a basic understanding of what statutory rape is: Sexual intercourse with a minor, with or without consent. However, in most states it gets a bit more complicated than that. All states have an age of consent which outlines the minimum age at which a...
Almost anyone may become a victim of sex abuse, but some people are much more vulnerable than others. One age group that commonly suffers from sex abuse is the elderly. The most vulnerable are those with a mental impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease or...
News continues on the topic of the Lawrence Nasser sexual abuse case regarding female athletes with Michigan State and the women's Olympic Gymnastic team. In 2016, hundreds of women claimed Nasser, a doctor, abused them during his examinations. Nasser received a...
Sex abuse scandals sometimes attract a large amount of media attention, usually due to the famous nature of some defendants. However, for victims of this crime, it can mean that institutions and groups they once trusted are now sources of worry. One such example is...
No matter if you are a parent, teacher, relative, or trusted family friend, it is your responsibility to help a child in need. That is why it is so crucial that adults take the proper steps if they believe a child is being abused. Kids might not be forthcoming about...
Millions of youths across Washington and the rest of the nation are currently involved in Boy Scouts of America, but hundreds of thousands of them are about to leave the organization and instead create an entirely new one. At Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC, we...
Sexual assault is a criminal offense that haunts many victims to date. A high number of victims are more likely to only disclose the crime to a close friend rather than report to the authorities. However, with groups such as the #MeToo movement voicing the concern...
