Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Assault

Is it a crime to have unprotected sex with someone when you knowingly have Hepitis C (transmitted through sex and needles) and not inform them so they can make an informed choice wheather to have sex?

This happened to me and I'm very angry. I asked about STDs and they said 'No'. Hep C can be deadly and the treatment is extensive. I feel like it must be a crime, is it?


Asked on 5/09/04, 2:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Assault

It can be both a crime and grounds for a civil case. Contact the police. For the civil case, the person would have to have financial net worth and assets that would justify spending the time and money to get a judgment - usually unlikely.

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Answered on 5/10/04, 1:09 pm
Ronald Richards Law Offices of Ronald Richards and Associates

Re: Assault

i don't think it is crime and you would need to prove intent.

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Answered on 5/09/04, 9:08 pm


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