Legal Question in Personal Injury in Louisiana

My wife endured her brother in law touching and groping her breasts from age twelve until 6 years ago at the age of 44. He threatened her the entire time. Is this illegal. I know it does not qualify for sexual battery, but what does it qualify as?


Asked on 4/19/12, 1:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

I am not a criminal lawyer, but there are some very lengthy prescriptive periods for those types of offenses and I believe it may still be something that can be prosecuted. What I would suggest is to get in touch with some molestation and victims rights groups (there are many on the web) and get her some emotional help before she does anything else. Those groups will also have established connections to DA's offices all over the nation if she does want to press charges. Still, my best advice is to think of her emotional stability first and foremost before you charge into the cold world of criminal law. Talk to some professionals in that arena first!

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Answered on 4/19/12, 2:57 pm


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