Learn How to Help a Loved One Who Has Been the Victim of a Crime
While what you are going does not compare to what your loved one is going through, it can be devastating to watch someone you love deal with the aftermath of being a crime victim. You cannot fix everything and you cannot take away their feelings. However, there are...North Carolina Ethics Case Shows Important Role of Victims’ Rights Attorneys in Criminal Justice System
A DA faces an ethics complaint for his failures in a child sexual abuse In 2015, prosecutor Gregory Newman of Henderson County, North Carolina cut a deal with a man accused of felony child rape. The accused — James Sapp — had been indicted by the grand jury for rape...Have Your Rights as a Crime Victim Been Clearly Explained to You?
Being the victim of a crime can change a person’s entire life. At Justice 4 Crime Victims we are dedicated to advocating for victims. Oftentimes, the first step in that process is ensuring that our clients know about the rights they are granted by Marsy’s Law. The...How the Military Criminal Justice System Fails Civilian Victims of Sexual Assault
Under current law, only service members are eligible for the special counsel program Over the past decade, the topic of military sexual assault has become a matter of national interest. Long hidden behind the secrecy of military courts, it has become clear that...Learn What to Do if You Are the Victim of Fraud in California
Becoming the victim of any crime is a terrible experience. You may feel a variety of emotions from angry, sad, scared, or disappointed. While we cannot take back what happened to you, the victims’ rights attorneys at Justice 4 Crime Victims can certainly help you move...How A Victims’ Rights Attorney Can Protect Your Privacy
A defendant does not have the right to all of your confidential information. In a criminal case, defendants have a constitutional right to information from the government. This is accomplished through the discovery process, where the prosecutor produces evidence to...You Have Rights as a Rape Victim: Get Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Your Right to Sue the Perpetrator
It is hard to imagine a worse crime to live through than rape. Unfortunately, too many people go through it every year. At Justice 4 Crime Victims we cannot take away what happened to you but we can work to hold the at-fault party accountable. Keep reading to learn...The Importance of a Victims’ Rights Attorney in Cases Involving Violence Against Women
Biases and myths often create hurdles to obtaining justice If you click on any news story involving violence against women, there is a good chance that you will see a number of comments that contain some element of victim-blaming. In a domestic violence case, you...There Are Two Ways a Victim of a Crime May Be Entitled to Restitution
If you have been the victim of a crime, you may feel helpless. The criminal case, if there is one, is handled by the prosecution. While they may call you as a witness, you have little control over what the charges are, what plea bargain is accepted, and what the...
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