Blog: Sexual Assault
- Will Harassment or Restraining Order Charges Impact Job Opportunities?
May 2, 2022
Background checks are often executed as a part of the hiring process. Being charged with offenses, whether they’re minor or major, can greatly impact one’s chances of finding a job. If you have been charged with harassment or have a restraining order filed against you, it’s likely that it will stay on your record for good. However, that doesn’t mean that all doors for employment have been closed. If you’ve been charged in the past,...Read More about Will Harassment or Restraining Order Charges Impact Job Opportunities? - Can You be Charged with Statutory Rape if They Lie About Their Age?
Mar 20, 2019
Statutory Rape is a serious crime in Pennsylvania. Even when the sex is consensual, an adult who engages in sexual relations with a minor faces as many as 40 years in prison and $25,000 in fines. But what if the minor lied about their age? If you were under the impression they were an adult, is it still illegal? Like with many legal queries, it depends on the specific situation. That’s why it’s vital to...Read More about Can You be Charged with Statutory Rape if They Lie About Their Age?