Sexting could lead to criminal charges On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense | If you have not had a lot of face-to-face contact with your boyfriend or girlfriend lately, you have probably been keeping the flame alive via your phone. It’s much easier to do this now than when your parents were young. […]

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 […]

Can the victim of a domestic violence incident make the charges go away? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense | The victims’ testimony is a key point in many domestic violence cases. Even when there is other evidence, the statements the victim makes may tie everything together. They may give their statement at […]

Did a neighbor’s report lead to a domestic violence charge? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense  When a neighbor overhears something or thinks they see something suspicious going on, they may be unsure what to do. Should they come to talk to you? Should they ask if anyone else saw the same […]

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 […]

Forensic interviews are not infallible in child abuse allegations 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 […]

Suffering from domestic abuse? It may be time to make that call On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 11, 2020 | Federal Crimes | “It’s hard when you love someone…I didn’t want to cause problems for him. I just wanted him to go.” Sound familiar? If you are a victim of domestic violence, you likely know what this […]

How can you defend yourself from child pornography charges? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 8, 2020 | Federal Crimes  With people spending more time online at the moment, child pornographers are taking advantage to spread their images further. Many people unwittingly see inappropriate photos appear on their screens during work or school meetings. If you find yourself accused […]