How doctors can help keep sex abuse allegations at bay On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 3, 2022 | Sexual assault  Even if allegations of sexual impropriety turn out to be unfounded, the damage to your professional reputation – and your medical practice – can be catastrophic. You could easily get caught up in a legal investigation […]

Understanding why teachers are targeted for false abuse claims On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 7, 2022 | Sexual assault  The number of educators who are falsely accused of sexual abuse by an adolescent continues to rise every year. Because of this, teachers are growing increasingly cautious about the ways in which they approach their students. The risk of […]

How could alcohol lead to date rape charges? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jan 26, 2022 | Sexual assault  People have used alcohol as a social lubricant for a long time. It helps them come out of their shells, strike up conversations with people they do not know or pluck up the courage to ask someone out. […]

Potential issues regarding consent and alcohol use On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 23, 2021 | Sexual assault  One thing that is very important when engaging in a sexual relationship with someone else is that you have their consent to do so. This is important even for couples who are in a relationship, but especially important for […]

Why would someone falsely accuse you of sexual assault? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Nov 30, 2021 | Sexual assault  A few crimes are as heinous as sexual assault. A mere rumor that you might have sexually assaulted someone can ruin your career, draw a wedge between you and your loved ones and result in criminal charges […]

Michigan’s new sex offender registration laws can be confusing On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Oct 29, 2021 | Sexual assault  If you were convicted of a sex offense and you’re on the state’s sex offender registry, you should have received a notice back in March (or shortly after) that explains the way the new rules work. Confused? […]

It’s easier than you think to get charged with indecent exposure | Sep 17, 2021 | Sexual assault | When people hear the words “sex offender,” it tends to automatically conjure up some dark images — but the harsh reality is that people can get tagged with a sex offender label in a myriad of ways that they might […]

Can sex between teenagers lead to a criminal record? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Aug 23, 2021 | Sexual assault  Sex can be confusing enough for teenagers without having to think about the age of consent, your relative ages, and whether your partner is telling the truth about how old they are. Michigan consent laws are not […]

How can coaches reduce the risk of abuse allegations? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jul 1, 2021 | Sexual assault  Crimes against children perpetrated by an adult get widespread local, national and even international coverage. When you add in the effect that social media can have, things can soon spiral out of control. It can result in […]

What does “criminal sexual conduct” mean in Michigan | Apr 27, 2021 | Sexual assault | The term “rape” tends to evoke some very specific imagery in most people’s minds — but Michigan actually doesn’t have a legal definition of that word. Instead, the term used to describe what people generally think of as rape — as well as […]