Sexual Assault Archives

GRL Law Secures Settlement for Special Education Student Who Was Sexually Assaulted on School Grounds, During School Hours

Paulina, O’Brien County, Iowa. The Court has approved the South O’Brien Community School District’s agreement to pay $625,000.00 to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a special education student who was sexually assaulted by a fellow student in the building of South O’Brien High School, during school hours. The suit, filed by the Government Accountability Division of GRL Law back in August of 2022, alleged that the special education student was victimized by a fellow, higher functioning, special education student, at times, when they were the only two students being taught by a single teacher. All three named […]

Prosecutors Agree to Dismiss Rape Charges One Day Into Trial

Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. The writing was on the wall that GRL’s client was innocent of Rape accusations but it took a day of trial for the prosecution to finally read that writing. GRL’s client was accused of rape after what he described as a consensual sexual relationship. Surveillance cameras from the apartment corroborated his claims showing the complaining witness walking him up to her apartment and then seeing him out the door a few hours later. The accusation was not made top police until approximately seven hours later. GRL’s client insisted on his incense and took the case […]

Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Involving Minors – Gone in Iowa

Imagine being a retired pastor, coach, or teacher and receiving a call from a detective that goes something like this: Detective: Mr. Smith, this is Detective Jones from the Des Moines Police Department? Mr. Smith: Uh, hello. Detective: I’d like to talk to you about a young lady named Little Jenny? Mr. Smith: You’ll have to be more specific, I have encountered a number of Little Jenny’s in my career. Detective: Well Little Jenny who was on your fourth grade basketball team back in 2002. Mr. Smith: Ok. Still not entirely sure who that is. Detective: Well, Little Jenny has […]

Cosby in a Nutshell

The entire world is talking about the reversal and ultimate dismissal of Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. There is certainly plenty to talk about but it was no-doubt, the correct decision. The nutshell summary of what led to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision is as follows: The initial prosecutor did not believe he had sufficient, admissible evidence that would permit a conviction of Cosby without an admission of confession. With criminal charges a possibility, Cosby had the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and decline to answer any questions including in a civil lawsuit for the same allegations. Rather than […]

GRL Criminal Law Division 200+ Five Star Reviews on Avvo.com

GRL Law maintains a well earned reputation from both the bench and bar across the state for its approach to defending those charged with serious crimes. It should come as no surprise that our clients share the same opinion. The firm’s criminal law division is comprised of five experienced trial and appellate lawyers. Collectively, they have more than 200 five-star reviews on Avvo.com. Two hundred. Actual and organic testimonials that describe the client experience with GRL Law. When facing serious criminal charges, the most important decision you will make is the lawyer who will protect your rights. If you or […]

Sexual Assault Charge Avoided

Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa. Pre-charge representation prevents sexual assault allegations from turning into formal criminal charges. GRL Law’s client was accused of sexual assault by a babysitter. When law enforcement contacted our client, he wisely declined to answer questions and retained GRL Law to assist in the investigative stage. GRL Law’s team sprung into action. We secured photographs of the crucial locations and identified potentially valuable DNA evidence that was turned over to law enforcement. Prior to providing law enforcement with a statement, GRL Law also obtained a polygraph examination of our client demonstrating that the was being truthful. The […]