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Sep 26, 2023

How to Talk to Your Children About Consent, Before It’s Too Late

By |September 26th, 2023|Sexual Assault|

As the new school term starts in both college and high school, parents and students need to discuss what type of sexual activity might lead to criminal charges. Parents of students who don’t attend college should also discuss with their children what sexual activity may be illegal. While there are many things to discuss such as physical safety, safe sex, respect, dignity, drugs, alcohol, and other issues – one important topic is why consent is [...]

Jul 28, 2021

Yes, Your High School Student May Be Forced to Register as a Sex Offender

By |July 28th, 2021|Sexual Assault|

When the news covers student sexual assaults, it usually does so in regard to college students and Title IX claims. Less common, but potentially even more devastating, are sexual assault claims where the accused is a minor. If your child is under the age of 18 and is convicted of certain sexual offenses, he or she can be forced to register as a sex offender. This can and will have a serious impact on your [...]

Jan 20, 2021

Sexual Assault in the Military

By |January 20th, 2021|Sexual Assault|

For the past 15 years, the United States Pentagon has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to fight sexual harassment and assault in all branches of the military. Despite this, sexual assault continues to be a glaring problem. Despite these efforts and a zero-tolerance policy, military sexual assault survivors claim that they are being failed by their leaders. Incidents of sexual assault and rape are increasing, while the number of cases being sent to court [...]

Aug 17, 2020

Overhaul of Campus Sexual Assault Standards Earns Praise from Some Scholars

By |August 17th, 2020|Sexual Assault|

Back in early May, the U.S. Department of Education issued a series of new standards that govern how educational institutions are to implement Title IX. These revamped regulations are a complete overhaul from the previous administration’s regulations as it concerns policies and procedures about sexual assault and harassment allegations. Universities and other institutions of learning are placed under a different set of responsibilities when handling these claims. In 1973, Title IX was instituted. The law [...]

May 26, 2020

Maryland Appeals Court Rules the State Cannot Force Retroactive Sex Offender Registration

By |May 26th, 2020|Sexual Assault|

Maryland passed its first sex offender registration law in 1995. That law applied to all crimes committed after October 1, 1995. The law was amended several times between 2001 and 20010 to require that sex offender registration be retroactive. The 2010 amendment specifically created a se offender tier classification system. Tier III sex offenders, the most serious classification, require the offender to register every three months for the rest of their lives. In 2014, the [...]

Nov 15, 2019

Accusations of Sexual Assault When Both Parties Were Intoxicated

By |November 15th, 2019|Criminal, Sexual Assault|

Imagine two people, both of whom are drunk or under the influence of drugs. One person accuses the other person of sexual assault. The accused does not believe he or she committed assault, or does not remember the events of the evening. In some cases, the accuser may not remember all the events of the evening, either. If both parties were intoxicated or high, and both have different recollections (if any) about what occurred the [...]

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