by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Sep 16, 2021 | News
Many people are aware that there are a lot of rights and legal protections for crime victims. Some might be surprised to learn that witnesses of crimes also have a set of rights and legal protections as well. What is more, the family members of victims are also...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Aug 9, 2021 | News
Being a victim of a crime or knowing someone who is a victim of a crime can be more emotionally disturbing than one might realize. There are many emotions involved following a crime: sadness, anger, paranoia, stress, anxiety, guilt – the list goes on. Not to mention,...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jul 14, 2021 | News
One of the first questions we often get asked as a victims rights attorney firm is whether or not the victim will be required to testify in court. This is a complicated question that does not have a simple answer. Keep reading to get the general facts or contact...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jun 17, 2021 | News
There is no question that being the victim of sexual assault can change a person’s life forever. If you have found yourself in this difficult situation, we hope that you will consider contacting Justice 4 Crime Victims at 949-585-9055 to talk to a victim’s rights...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | May 20, 2021 | News
A person who has been the victim of a crime experiences something that no one else can truly understand. While they generally want to hold the at-fault party accountable, it can also be extremely painful to re-live the memories and go through the court process. No one...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | May 7, 2021 | News
So, someone you care about has recently been the victim of a crime. What do you do? What do you say to make them feel better? There are no concrete answers to the previous questions, but there are ways to remain compassionate and offer the support they need during...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Mar 24, 2021 | News
They say there are two certainties of life, neither one of which is particularly pleasant. We can add a third life event that should be labeled as an almost certainty. It is called becoming a victim of a crime. Being a crime victim can be a stressful period in our...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Mar 15, 2021 | News
Crime victims experience a wide range of emotions that depend on the type of crime committed. For example, a victim of theft has a much different feeling than a violent crime victim. Both crime victims experience the feeling of vulnerability, but the violent crime...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jan 28, 2021 | News
With legal protections written into the United States Constitution, as well as state laws, criminal defendants have for decades had more legal protections than the legal protections afforded to crime victims and the families of crime victims. In honor of a California...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jan 14, 2021 | News
The level of trauma suffered by a crime victim is directly related to the seriousness of the crime. However, make no mistake that the lingering effects of a crime on a victim can last years, decades, even a lifetime. Physical, emotional, and financial trauma come...
