by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Oct 15, 2020 | News
A skilled lawyer can help you get access to information about your case It often seems like the deck is stacked in favor of defendants in the criminal justice system. If the police make an error, an entire case can be thrown out — and a person who committed a heinous...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Aug 14, 2020 | News
A loss of privacy can feel like an additional victimization after a crime Being the victim of a crime can be an incredibly traumatic experience. Even if the crime was nonviolent, such as identity theft, it can still feel like a massive violation — and make you feel...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jul 14, 2020 | News
In some cases, your sexual history may be introduced at trial. If you are a victim of sexual assault, then you know firsthand how difficult it can be to achieve justice. According to statistics from the Rape and Incest National Network (RAINN), the vast majority of...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jun 13, 2020 | News
You have a right to notice, to be heard, and to restitution, among other rights. If you have been a victim of crime in California, your most immediate concerns may be with the immediate future. Will the perpetrator be arrested? Will you have to testify at trial? Will...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | May 7, 2020 | News
Marsy’s Law defines who is considered a victim. In 2008, Californians approved Marsy’s Law, guaranteeing constitutional rights to crime victims and their families. Under the Crime Victims Bill of Rights, victims of crime were entitled to: Be treated with fairness and...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Apr 10, 2020 | News
The coronavirus has changed how the criminal courts operate. The coronavirus has affected Californians in a range of ways. Since Governor Newsom issued a shelter-in-place order, non-essential businesses have largely closed — and others are allowing their employees to...
