Do the police need a warrant to search your phone? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jan 7, 2021 | Sexual assault  You’re facing allegations of digital sex crimes or criminal activity. Maybe the police believe you took illegal explicit pictures and videos, for instance, or perhaps they believe you talked to someone else about sex crimes committed […]

Can the police force you to give up your DNA when you’re facing sex offense charges? | Dec 24, 2020 | Sexual assault | Once upon a time, charges for sexual offenses often rested solely on the word of the victim. Absent witnesses or obvious injuries, there often wasn’t any real evidence of a crime. DNA evidence has changed […]

Do children make credible witnesses in court? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 9, 2020 | Sexual assault  Learning that you’ve been accused of molesting a child can be devastating. Your life may instantly be turned upside down based solely on the word of a child (that may or may not have been coached into saying things). […]

Determining felonious sexual assault among teens On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jul 20, 2020 | Sexual assault | The common school of thought that many in Bloomfield Hills may adhere to is that sound judgment will all but guarantee that one never has to face an accusation of sexual assault. Yet everyone is subject to lapses in judgment. […]

Anyone can falsely accuse you of child abuse On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 29, 2020 | Sexual assault | Anyone can accuse you of abusing your child, and they do not even have to give their name to do so. Just how easy it is was to make false allegations, was highlighted by a case two years ago against […]

When a family member accuses you of sexual abuse On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 25, 2020 | Sexual assault  If you are a parent or a step-parent, you know that raising a child can be hard work. If you and your co-parent share custody of the child, it can make things even more difficult. Kids need […]

Memory, dissociation and traumatic events On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 15, 2020 | Sexual assault | When a traumatic event takes place, it puts a lot of stress and pressure on a person’s brain. The brain can interpret this as a type of harm and then try to protect itself. To do so, it uses a process known […]

5 steps teachers can take to prevent child sex abuse allegations On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 9, 2020 | Sexual assault | If you are a teacher, the prospect of being falsely accused of sexually abusing a child has probably crossed your mind. If it hasn’t, it should. While most teachers never have this problem, you’ve probably […]

The role of consent in sexual assault cases On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 8, 2020 | Sexual assault | When two consenting adults engage in sexual conduct, it is legal. It happens frequently after dates, after people meet at social gatherings, in long-term relationships and in many other scenarios. In the vast majority of cases, this is […]

What is the age of consent for young adults in Michigan?  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 […]