Criminal Lawyer & Tully Rinckey Partner, Thomas J. Carr, discusses the US Supreme Court ruling in regards to honest services and how it could affect Joe Bruno.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbsG9Hi-pvs&hl=en
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Attorney Paul Battan, Child Abuser By Proxy?
Olympia Family Attorney Paul Battan successfully fights to place a young child in a violent home. Paul Battan is nothing more than a common child abuser by proxy with far too much power. Attorney Paul Battan has sucessfully argued in court that this woman is an ideal mother, yet just this summer (2010) this international incident occured. The worst violence that has ever happened in this major international airport according to the airport police. The Law Offices of Paul Battan must be boycotted until he stops this obscene objection to the mother getting any treatment for violence, and the child getting any medical or psychological care. It really is a minor and simple request for Paul Battan, yet he refuses. "(The father) has continued broadcasting material on the Internet..(snip)..attacking me as her lawyer. Until this risk is reduced, I do not believe that..(snip)..the family court or criminal court will be comfortable giving (the father) access to (his son)" ----Court filing made by Family Attorney Paul Battan Please support the upcoming Hunger Strike! Let's change this broken system so that it actually does look after our children's best interests!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S1UaHm44ok&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S1UaHm44ok&hl=en
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sex Abuse, Molestation, and Persons Falsely Accused Can All Be Victims
As in all states, the issues involving sex abuse, sexual battery and molestation affect many people. Florida with its diverse tourist, student and resident populations has these injuries and crimes occur far too regularly. In Hillsborough County these incidents require prosecution and defenses, both criminally and in civil litigation.
Sexual battery is the term most often used in cases involving sexual abuse and molestation. These crimes and injuries are prevalent in the United States. There is another kind of injury, that arising from false accusations, unfortunately. Sexual abuse and molestation are assaults under the law and are dealt with as assault crimes as well as torts in civil litigation cases. Because of the nature of these acts and the charges they bring, there is great emotional damage in its wake, especially for victims. Civil damages, when possible to attain, can mitigate and make whole the wrongs that have been done for victims and their loved ones.
Even locally there are incidents of abuse and molestation that are quite surprising. One of these incidents has included a child under the age of 10 molesting another child. It was perpetrated by a relative under the age of 10 years old. In another case reported in local Tampa area involved a step father who improperly interacted with his step daughter. Cases abound like these and are devastating to the victim and the molester for obvious reasons. The statistics are enlightening. The victim must be protected and made whole from the incident, which can sometimes take years. Civil damages, in addition to criminal charges, can help the victim put their life back together.
In cases that involve false accusations it harms everyone, especially the person falsely accused. The insinuation that one has committed a crime of this nature may never be fully remedied. When one is falsely accused one can be damaged as severely as any other victim of a crime. The causes of a false accusation can arise from an accuser's uncontrolled fears, their retaliation for some act or non action plus a myriad of other reasons. These may be the basis and cause to bring civil proceedings in recovering from the emotional and mental damage and injury to ones reputation and career.
In regards to the signs of molestation and sexual abuse they can manifest as a change in a child's behavior, such as fearfulness, mood swings and withdrawal, to name only a few. There is a large list of warning signs and behaviors that professional assistance through a trained therapist can determine. These signs may have other explanations and need to be carefully dealt with. Seek professional assistance if you suspect something has occurred. Once determined there may be enough evidence to bring criminal charges.
Sometimes there is only the possibility of bringing justice through a civil action. This is when you need to consult qualified lawyers who are knowledgeable in these areas of the law. The Tampa injury lawyers can assess the recovery possibilities, then help restore and repair damage that has occurred for you or a loved one. There are specific time limitations for filing civil actions regarding accidents and injuries.
Michael R. Herron Esq. is a Former Prosecutor, a Gulf War Veteran and an Experienced Trial Attorney who practices Personal Injury Law and Motor Vehicle Accident Law in the Tampa, Florida area. He has handled in excess of 5,000 cases, 60+ Jury Trials, and 250+ Judge Trials. Michael can be reached at http://www.injurytampa.com.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Divorce and Child Abuse
Marriages may break down for several reasons. The couple's finances may be in shambles, one spouse may have cheated on the other, or the spouses just may not get along anymore. Another leading cause of divorce is abuse.
Though spousal abuse is often thought of as the only type of abuse that leads to divorce, this is not the case. In fact, when a couple has children, they may become the targets of aggression. Child abuse is a serious offense and is punishable by law.
When one spouse is abusing the married couple's children, the other spouse may not know about it. Though the other spouse may have suspicions about child abuse, he or she may not be able to get the children to admit to any abuse, as children are often threatened by their abuser.
When your children are being abused, there are usually some telltale signs that indicate some sort of foul play. If you think your spouse is abusing your children, look out for the following signs:
Your children are unexpectedly doing worse in school
- Your children experience a sudden, inexplicable change in behavior
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Your children seem distant or unemotional
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Your children have signs of physical abuse, such as bruises
Any of these signs may indicate abuse. If you suspect abuse and have witnessed some of these signs in your children, you may want to confront your spouse or call the police. If your children are in danger, you are responsible for ending that danger.
When spouses do find out that their significant other is abusing the children, it often becomes a point of contention and for good reason. The offending spouse may face criminal charges, and the innocent spouse may want to file for divorce to ensure the safety of his or her children.
If you do decide to press charges against your spouse and file for divorce, it is important to hire an experienced divorce attorney to handle your case. Though you will likely receive custody of your children, there may be other matters to settle before the divorce is granted.
If your spouse abused your children and you now want to file for a divorce, let the Austin divorce attorneys of Slater Kennon & Jameson, LLP handle the legal aspects of your case while you tend to your personal matters
James Witherspoon
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