Sexual Assault

If you have been accused of a crime, you know the deep feeling in the pit of your stomach. Trouble with the law can be very jarring and last for years, especially if it involves any sort of felony or violent crime. This is why it is always important to have your say...

When it comes to criminal charges of sexual assault, there is nothing for a defendant to leave to chance. The punishments for a conviction or even a plea bargain may be severe enough to include the rest of a person's life in prison. This is why suspects should always...

If a person is facing criminal charges, it can feel like everyone is out to get you. A seriousness becomes part of everyday life, and the prospect of losing one's freedom can cause some people to obsess. But it's important to relax and remember that it's everyone's...

Music fans in Maryland following the allegations against R. Kelly might be interested to learn that a federal indictment has been updated with new charges against the former R&B singer. This marks the sixth arraignment for the 53-year-old man. New abuse...

A 38-year-old Maryland man has been charged with multiple sex offenses in connection with an alleged assault of a 16-year-old boy. Police believe that other victims may step forward to make similar accusations. The Columbia resident has been charged with soliciting a...

The state of Maryland does not have a specific definition of consent for purposes of determining if a sex act is lawful. However, there are many factors that can be looked at when determining if a sex crime was committed. For instance, consent cannot be given if a...

Although many Marylanders probably would not dream that they would ever get accused of sexual assault or a related sex crime, people not quite realize how easy it is, in the heat of the moment, to find oneself facing serious consequences on account of sex-related...

Being convicted of a sex crime can have long-term ramifications, even after an individual believes that he or she has paid his or her debt to society by serving time in prison. This is because a Marylander who is convicted of a sexual offense must be included on the...

People in Upper Marlboro and throughout Maryland who are facing charges for sexual crimes are undoubtedly aware of the stigma surrounding these accusations. The social and criminal ramifications are made even worse if they involve a child sexual assault. In addition...