On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 21, 2020 | Sexual assault
Have you ever watched a child cry when a dog dies in a film? Have you ever listened to a child tell you about their conversations with their friend Billy, only to discover Billy is a stuffed rabbit? If you have, you will know that children can sometimes confuse fact...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 21, 2020 | Sexual assault
Consent is a tricky topic that has implications for everyone involved, as proving consent can often be a cornerstone to establishing whether or not a crime happened. When it comes to consent to any sort of sexual activity, Michigan, among other states, notes a...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 29, 2020 | Sexual assault
You thought you got lucky, but nothing could be further from the truth. The girl you hooked up with at an off-campus party is now accusing you of date rape. You could not have had a more unlucky start to the semester if you tried. You remember it clearly; yes, you...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 21, 2020 | Sexual assault
When on a date, the last thing anyone should have to go through is rape. There is a big difference between rape and someone who has second thoughts after having intercourse with someone, though. It’s unfair for someone who consented to say that they didn’t. It’s...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Mar 30, 2020 | Sexual assault
If you are convicted of a sex crime and forced to register on the New York state database of sex offenders, you may think the best solution is to simply move to another state. Except that won’t solve your problems. Under Megan’s Law (the code that permits states to...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 23, 2020 | Sexual assault
Many states have joined a national shift toward lengthening or even doing away with statutes of limitations for some sex crimes. Michigan’s new rules make it part of this trend. What is a “statute of limitations”? Crimes and other wrongdoing often get harder to prove...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 13, 2020 | Sexual assault
It’s very hard to know where the lines are when it comes to touching others who are not direct members of your family. Even something very simple could get misinterpreted. Is giving a hug to the wrong person going to get you accused of sexual harassment or even...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 8, 2020 | Sexual assault
“Date rape,” or acquaintance rape, is a form of sexual violence against someone you know and may even have been romantically involved with at some point. It’s particularly problematic on college campuses. A lot of times, drugs and alcohol are involved and the actual...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 31, 2019 | Sexual assault
The American Civil Liberties Union continues to challenge Michigan’s sex offender registry. The group says the registry does more harm than good in keeping the people of Michigan safe and, meanwhile, violates the rights of those it lists. Michigan’s registry has...
On behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 21, 2019 | Sexual assault
Facing child molestation charges can be terrifying, even if the alleged perpetrator is found innocent. In many cases, children who were the alleged victims get called to the stand for questioning about their recollections of the alleged encounter. However, many...
