Archive for the 'Sexual Abuse Law' Category

I’m bringing somebody to court with a criminal law charge and a civil suit for childhood sexual abuse?

June 22nd, 2010

(I am aware that I don’t have a strong chance at winning, but I am pursuing anyways)
Would I most likely be carrying out these charges with a lawyer in a typical court room (minus a jury)?
the criminal and civil cases will be held seperately. and yes, i assume they would be in a court [...]

Should doctors or nurses be legally required to notify law enforcement if domestic abuse is suspected?

April 16th, 2010

Should medical personnel be required by law to notify police if they see or treat injuries consistent with domestic violence or physical abuse?
Should such notification requirements be considered a violation of physician-patient privilege?
Would such notification requirements affect how many victims of domestic abuse seek medical attention for their injuries?
By "domestic abuse", I also include rape [...]

Should doctors or nurses be required by law to notify police if domestic abuse is suspected?

April 13th, 2010

By "domestic abuse", I also include rape and sexual assault.
Should medical personnel be legally required to notify law enforcement if they see or treat injuries consistent with domestic abuse?
Should such notification requirements be considered a violation of physician-patient privilege?
Would such notification requirements affect how many victims of domestic abuse seek medical attention for their injuries?
I [...]

So….being a Catholic Priest trumps the laws pertaining to child sexual abuse?

April 5th, 2010

Why are all of these not taken as legal matters with the fact some of them are Catholic Priests just being the side issue?
A lot of it had to do with the church hiding it all and NOT reporting it to the police. By the time a lot of it was discovered, it was too [...]

Serious opinions needed about sexual abuse a long time ago?

March 9th, 2010

It has been rumoured that my father in law abused his step-daughter and step-son. One of these accusations came from the step-daughter some 30 years later. She is not the kind to start drama. The step-son committed suicide some 20 years ago.
We have not said anything about this to the father/father in law but [...]

If you are charged with sexual abuse, is it under megans law?

February 25th, 2010

Someone I really don’t like plead down to sexual assault, would he have to register as sex offender or not?
In New Jersey
Let me go find a lawyer, so I can pay them alot of money to answer a simple question
To my knowledge, yes. He will probably be registered as "medium risk" on whatever website [...]

Solution to Teen Conduct Disorder

February 25th, 2010

When you hear the word “conduct disorder” you might be thinking that all teenagers at one point in their lives suffer from conduct disorder. There maybe some truth to that but conduct disorder is a mental disorder that can be diagnosed and is more severe than your typical teenager misbehavior, troubled teen or rebellion. An [...]

What is Child Pornagraphy? Contents From National Center for Missing Children

February 22nd, 2010

 
 
 
What is Child Pornography?

Under federal law, child pornography1 is defined as a visual depiction of any kind, including a drawing, cartoon, sculpture, or painting, photograph, film, video, or computer-generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct, where it

depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct [...]

New Year. New Law. New Risks

February 19th, 2010

Pornography and its distribution has always been a topic which elicits strong views; governments have tended to try to regulate this multi-billion dollar global industry through control over the publication of pornography and the criminalisation of publication and distribution of certain types of extreme pornographic images. For example, in the UK, this is addressed under [...]

Understanding Domestic Violence Law in Orange County

February 16th, 2010

Domestic violence is a very personal and painful experience, and it requires handling by trained professionals who are experienced and compassionate. The first step in a domestic violence case is to protect the victim from any more abuse. This can be done with court orders that can be obtained with the help of an [...]