Help everyone understand what consent means and to help people avoid placing themselves in situations that could lead to an arrest, a trial, and the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence.
Sex crimes can involve a number of different offenses, but in nearly every instance these cases will come down to consent says Dallas Sex Crime Defense lawyer Mick Mickelsen.
The responsibility of a defense lawyer is to cast doubt about whether the defendant had unwanted sexual contact with a victim, or whether the victim consented to the act.
Unfortunately, there are many situations in which consent really does come down to who said ‘yes’ and who said ‘no,’ and in the absence of direct evidence, the person a jury finds most credible will emerge victoriously.
“But good defense lawyers in sex crimes cases aren’t just seeking to win an acquittal or to get charges reduced. They are also seeking to change the nature of the conversation so that there are less of these assaults committed.” Mick Mickelsen
One way to do that is to publicize sexual awareness that can help everyone understand what consent means and to help people avoid placing themselves in situations that could lead to an arrest, a trial, and the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence.
What Is Sexual Assault?
Before diving into the importance of sexual assault awareness training, it’s important to answer this question:
What is sexual assault?
Although each state has different legal language, the general definition of sexual assault is sexual contact that is non-consensual, and that is committed through force, coercion or by incapacitating the victim.
In Texas, sexual assault is defined as a situation in which a person “intentionally or knowingly causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means, without that person’s consent.” (1)
Sexual Assault Statistics
A quick glance at the latest sexual assault statistics indicates that sexual crimes are a significant problem in the U.S.
Finding a Dallas Sex Crime Defense lawyer
Finding the best defense lawyer is essential when a person is accused of sexual assault. This is a serious charge that can result in significant prison time, and without the help of an experienced attorney, defendants are at the mercy of prosecutors
Defense lawyers are able to challenge evidence, find witnesses, assess a victim’s credibility, and protect a defendant’s rights.
Source:
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Prior results cannot and do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future case. Recoveries always depend upon the facts and circumstances of each case, the injuries suffered, damages incurred, and the responsibility of those involved.
https://apnews.com/press-release/kisspr/sexual-misconduct-north-america-juries-dallas-social-affairs-2726fc797a50b3e41436b2b8b784aa42
Sources:
- http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.22.htm
- https://victimconnect.org/wpcontent/uploads/2015/09/2017NCVRW_SexualViolence15_Final.pdf
- https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/saam/announcing-2018-sexual-assault-awareness-month-theme
- https://apnews.com/press-release/kisspr/sexual-misconduct-north-america-juries-dallas-social-affairs-2726fc797a50b3e41436b2b8b784aa42
