Conviction Reversed In Rape Case Where Judge Refused To Give Battery Instruction To Jury
Conviction Reversed In Rape Case Where Judge Refused To Give Battery Instruction To Jury When your loved one is accused of a serious felony like rape, it may feel like the odds are stacked against them. But every accused individual has constitutional rights—and when judges or prosecutors fail to follow the law, it can result in a reversal of the conviction and a brand-new trial. A recent California Court of…
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Can Statutory Rape Charges Be Dropped? (PC 261.5)
Can Statutory Rape Charges Be Dropped? (PC 261.5) Statutory rape is a serious crime in California. Many alleged victims do not realize how harsh the punishment for a statutory rape conviction is until they have already filed a report with the police. Sometimes, when the accuser finds out that the alleged perpetrator is facing consequences that could have life-long consequences, they want to take back their accusations and get statutory…
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Can You Bring Up Prior Sexual History in a Rape Case?
Can You Bring Up Prior Sexual History in a Rape Case? When someone accuses you of rape, it is likely that there is little evidence against you aside from your accuser’s allegations. In these types of cases, one way a rape defense lawyer may be able to build a strong defense for you is by attacking the credibility of the alleged victim. This legal defense strategy could help show that…
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The 10 Most Common Spring Break Crimes
The 10 Most Common Spring Break Crimes Spring break is a welcome break from lectures, midterms and assignments. Some students go home to see friends and family. Others use their spring break as an opportunity to take a vacation to some place warm and sunny. No matter your destination, spring break is often used as time to party with other students and do crazy things. However, this could lead to…
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