Lawsuits for Sexual Abuse in Cadiz

Sexual abuse lawsuits have gained national attention in recent years, leading to the prosecution of clergy members, Boy Scouts, and other high-profile individuals accused of these crimes.

If you or a loved one is a victim of sexual abuse, Younstown Criminal Law Group is here to help. Our Cadiz criminal lawyer will listen to your story and fight for the justice you deserve.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault includes attempts to rape, rape itself, and non-consensual touching of another person’s body parts, either through or without clothing. Although definitions may vary by state, sexual assault commonly involves non-consensual acts or situations where the victim is coerced, incapacitated, or underage.

Importantly, all states in the USA, including the District of Columbia, recognize marital rape as a form of sexual assault and a punishable offense since 1993.

Forcible Rape

Forcible rape involves using physical force to compel someone into sexual acts without their consent. Here are some alarming statistics:

• Nearly 20% of women report experiencing rape in their lifetime.
• Approximately 2% of forcible rape victims are men.
• 80% of female victims are raped by the age of 25.
• College campuses are notorious for rape, yet only 20% of cases are reported.
• 30% of male victims experienced rape during childhood.
• According to FBI statistics, a forcible rape occurs every six minutes in the USA, with only 25% of rapists facing prosecution.

Frequently, the perpetrator is someone known to the victim, such as a dating partner, intimate partner, former lover, acquaintance, spouse, or relative.

Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse is an especially egregious crime. Our Cadiz OVI lawyer has handled numerous cases involving child brutality. This involves adults or adolescents coercing, pressuring, or manipulating children for sexual purposes. Forms of child sexual abuse include:

• Coercing or psychologically pressuring a child into a sexual act.
• Forcible rape.
• Exposing genitals to a child or making them view pornography.
• Producing child pornography.
• Groping or fondling, with or without clothes.

Typically, the abuser is a relative, parent, or trusted individual, leading to devastating effects on the child, such as lifelong trauma, depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Sadly, offenders may also be priests, camp counselors, or Boy Scout leaders. Our Cadiz Traffic Ticket lawyer has represented over 525 men who suffered abuse as Boy Scouts.

If you or your loved ones have endured such traumatic experiences and are ready to seek justice, contact Youngstown Criminal Law Group at  (330) 992-3036. Our Cadiz criminal lawyer is committed to supporting you through this challenging time.