Innocence Legal Team Blog

For decades, Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome (CSAAS) has shaped how courts and therapists interpret children’s behavior in abuse cases. Originally introduced to help professionals understand why victims might delay or deny abuse, it was never meant to prove guilt. Yet, over time, it ...

Your loved one has been accused of a sex crime in California, and now you're doing everything you can to help. But what you say, do, or even text could affect the outcome of their case.

You've been falsely accused of a sex crime. It doesn't matter that it's not true. One accusation can upend your life.

You never thought you'd be in this position.

You’ve been accused of sexual assault, or have reason to fear you soon will be. You’re shocked. Panicked. Unsure who to trust.

You’ve been accused of a sex crime, and now you’re scrambling to figure out how to afford a lawyer. You’ve heard quotes all over the map, from a public defender for free to tens of thousands of dollars for a private defense team. So you’re wondering: how much does a sexual assault lawyer actually ...

If you’ve been accused of a sex crime, you’re probably terrified, and you should be. California prosecutors take these cases seriously. And if you wait too long or hire the wrong lawyer, the system will move forward without your side of the story.

You never thought it could happen to you. But now, someone has accused you of sexual assault. Your world is upside down. You haven’t been arrested (yet), but you know the clock may be ticking.

You trusted your lawyer to fight for your life. But now… they’ve all but disappeared. They won’t answer your calls. They’re not updating your family. You’re left in the dark at the worst possible time. So what do you do when your lawyer stops communicating with you?

You’re scared, overwhelmed, and your attorney keeps saying the same thing: “Just take the deal.” But something doesn't feel right.