Quid pro quo harassment: “Quid pro quo” is a Latin phrase that you may be familiar with. In plain English, it means “something for something.” You can use this specific term in a variety of contexts. However, it typically refers to claims of sexual harassment when it is used in Continue Reading
Assault and Battery
Sexual Assault and Sexual Battery
Sexual Crimes: Sexual-related crimes are sexual assault, rape, and sexual battery. The three offenses share the common element of sexual intercourse forced on another without the person’s permission or consent. However, an offender can commit each of these offenses within the same incident, which they often do. You have to Continue Reading
FIRST TIME SIMPLE ASSAULT CHARGE: Defences and Penalties
Causing a violent altercation with another person is a crime, with some offenses carrying harsher penalties than others. In some circumstances, the individual does not need to inflict the victim with actual harm or physical injury for it to be regarded as illegal. Instead, the mere threat of committing a Continue Reading
WHAT IS DOMESTIC BATTERY: Charges, Defences and Sentencing
Domestic violence battery charges are frequently the most disruptive and emotionally difficult to fight. It can lead to marital counseling, domestic violence counseling, anger management, alcohol classes, restraining orders, and even jail time, even when the parties do not want such outcomes. When the police charge someone with domestic violence, Continue Reading
Is Battery A Felony? Charges, Penalties, and Defence
A battery is a felony. Depending on the facts of the case, the amount of the victim’s injuries, and the defendant’s previous history, a prosecutor may prosecute a battery offense as a felony or a misdemeanor.Most countries consider a battery to be a felony charge if it escalates to the Continue Reading