Sexual Assault
Definition:
The legal term for rape is sexual assault. Forced sexual intercourse is one behavior that constitutes sexual assault, along with unwanted touching, fondling, or sexual contact. Sexual assault charges include sexual penetration by force or sexual activity with another person. Sexual assault of a minor is often called molestation.Consequences of Sexual Assault:
There are harsh health consequences for sexual assault. There may be genital injuries and gynecological complications that come up as a result of physical abuse or forced sexual contact, such as bleeding, infections and urinary tract infections. Sexual assault may even cause unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Many sexual assault victims require therapy for periods of time.What a Lawyer can do for you:
Victims of sexual assault have some civil lawsuit remedies available for the crime committed against them. In addition to criminal charges the assailant may be liable in civil court. If the sexual assault took place in an organization, on private property, in the job place or under supervision there may be 3rd parties that can also be held liable in civil court. Lawyers can help sexual assault victims understand their resources and help them to pursue civil justice for the crime committed against them.Lawyer Referral Service:
As a sexual assault victim, you need to seek legal justice. To get more information about your rights as a sexual assault victim, speak to a sexual assault lawyer today.
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