How Do You Prepare Yourself For A Sex Crime Hearing?
Sex crime victims usually are required to appear at a hearing to determine your assailant’s punishment (if the case was filed in criminal court) or the amount of compensation the attacker must pay (in a civil proceeding). Follow these steps to prepare yourself before the hearing. Gather all the information related to your case before you meet with an attorney. Evidence such as photographs of your injuries and medical reports will be essential to prove your case. Compile the facts about your relationship with your attacker. Your attorney will want to know if you had any prior knowledge of the attacker and what kind of relationship you had. Consider whether there is anything to gain in filing a civil lawsuit against this individual. Civil cases are generally resolved with the awarding of monetary compensation for pain, suffering and wages lost. Meet with an attorney. You can find a lawyer referral service in your area by visiting the WomensLaw.org Web site (see Resources below). You can
