Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is still a taboo subject that many people do not talk about. There is a lot of misinformation and misconceptions that still exist about sexual assault and abuse, including confusion as to the rights of survivors. If you need clarification on any of these common myths, contact a sexual assault lawyer at DRZ Law for a free and confidential case…

In many sexual assault and abuse cases, victims are surprised to find that – rather than helping and protecting them – institutions ignore and conceal their complaints. Even heinous crimes such as child sexual abuse are often covered up by institutions, including schools and churches. Cover-ups can make it more difficult for survivors to come forward and speak out against their abusers….

Sexual violence is an umbrella term that encompasses many different sex crimes. It is a broad category of actions in which a perpetrator uses threats, intimidation, manipulation, restraint or a position of power to engage in sexual activity with a victim without the victim’s consent. If you are a survivor of sexual violence in Kansas, you have legal rights. You can pursue…

Indecent exposure means to illegally expose one’s genitals to others in a public place, often for the purpose of offending victims or for sexual gratification. The laws against indecent exposure vary from state to state. In Missouri, indecent exposure is a sex crime that can come with serious penalties, especially if children are involved. Missouri’s Indecent Exposure Laws Missouri law does not…

From the very beginning of the rideshare industry, consumers have been concerned about the risk of sexual assault and violent crimes committed by Uber and Lyft drivers. These fears were confirmed after Uber made a pledge of transparency and began publishing annual reports identifying assault incidents. In its 2019-2020 U.S. Safety Report, Uber reported 998 incidents of sexual assault – even with…