by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Apr 17, 2015 | Victim's Rights
In many instances, your testimony as the victim of a crime is a critical or essential component of the prosecution’s case against the defendant. However, there are some individuals who are reluctant to testify for a variety of reasons. It has been said that victims...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Mar 17, 2015 | Victim's Rights
Criminal statutes are primarily designed to protect society by punishing individuals who fail to comply with established rules of behavior, which will hopefully deter others from similarly breaking such laws. However, as a victims rights attorney can best explain,...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Mar 3, 2015 | Victim's Rights
While nearly everyone tries to avoid the subject, the problem of rape and sexual assaults are still part of society. Because of the nature of these cases, the court process can drag on for months. Victims often do not understand the process or know what to expect....
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Feb 10, 2015 | Victim's Rights
Someone who has suffered at the hands of a criminal may find it difficult to know where to turn. In the paragraphs below, an experienced victims rights attorney offers guidance and information. Paying the Price Treatment for physical injuries, mental trauma, time lost...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Feb 3, 2015 | Victim's Rights
As the victim in a criminal case, you have the right to be involved in sentencing the defendant. In the following paragraphs, a skilled victims rights lawyer addresses this procedure and how you may take part. Back in the Day There was a time when, if you were injured...
by Justice 4 Crime Victims | Jan 13, 2015 | Victim's Rights
Sadly, the legal system does not always rule justly in a given situation. The criminal is sometimes justified while the victim might be punished. In these situations, a victims rights lawyer can represent someone who was the victim of a crime and help him or her seek...
