by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Aug 25, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
Certain occupations tend to result in a worker spending a great deal of time with people who have been drinking or doing drugs, resulting in impaired judgment. Uber drivers, for example, often provide rides for people who are unable to drive due to such activities....
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jul 28, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
In recent years, there has been a concerted effort to ensure that police officers in California and across the country are fully investigated and appropriately charged, if necessary, in the wake of allegations of criminal acts. Because of the outcry over the...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Jul 14, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
It is hard to predict the effect aging will have on a person’s mind. An elderly person can easily become confused and struggle with day-to-day activities. Being questioned by police, for example, can easily become overwhelming. Unfortunately, a former California...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | May 9, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
Over the course of their careers, teachers will likely come into contact with hundreds of students. Their relationships with their students differ based on a variety of different circumstances. Unfortunately, officials in California believe that a long-time music...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Apr 7, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
The internet and social media has revolutionized how people interact with one another. For example, two people who may have never crossed paths before the internet could now end up living happily ever after. Of course, some issues regarding meeting people in this...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Feb 25, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
Police officers in California work hard to protect people. In many cases, this includes making arrests and potentially making enemies. Two officers now faces multiple charges related to sex crimes in regards to the alleged rapes of four women. According to reports,...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Feb 18, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
Teachers have very difficult jobs. One of their major concerns is establishing a relationship with their students. However, teachers must also worry about how others will interpret a relationship to prevent outsiders from suspecting something inappropriate about...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Feb 2, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
California educators are often known for their dedication to their students. Many develop close relationships with those that they teach and coach that will have a lifelong impact on students. Unfortunately, these relationships can sometimes become misguided. Police...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Nov 25, 2015 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
Anyone who is convicted of a crime can likely expect some sort of punishment, ranging from probation and fines to prison time. However, sex crimes convictions often carry consequences that last much longer than a person’s probation or imprisonment. For...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Nov 4, 2015 | Firm News, Sex Crimes
There are consequences when a person is convicted of a crime. However, sex crimes offenders are often faced with restrictions that extend well beyond serving time in prison and probation. A group in California has recently challenged one restriction related to...