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California was the first state to outlaw revenge porn in 2013. That year, legislation made it a misdemeanor to share “intimate images” of a person without their consent.
California Penal Code § 647(j)(4) expressly prohibits revenge porn – including making or posting explicit, intimate, or sexually suggestive images/videos of a person without his or her consent.
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Did you know that the average age to disclose childhood sexual abuse is 52? Studies also indicate that only one-third of sexual abuse survivors disclose as children, while one-third ultimately choose to never disclose. The age at which the crime occurred often affects if or when a survivor chooses to disclose sexual abuse. But coming forward is never easy, and D Law Group’s team understands the sensitive and difficult nature of these cases through our decades of experience helping victims secure justice. We have complete empathy and compassion for anyone affected by sexual abuse.
Regardless of how or when your abuse happened, D Law Group’s Los Angeles sexual abuse lawyers are here for you whenever you’re ready to take that first step towards finally obtaining justice.
Revenge porn is the distribution or sharing of sexually explicit images or videos of an individual without that person’s consent. Whether the images or videos were made when the victim was intimately acquainted with the offender, or the offender took pictures/videos of the victim without his or her consent, revenge porn is a crime. If anyone distributes intimate images or videos of you without your consent, that’s illegal, and grounds for a civil lawsuit towards a financial damages award.
Yes. California law states that it is illegal to “distribute the images wherein the victim is identifiable, with the intent to cause serious emotional harm or distress to the victim, thus causing the victim to actually suffer such distress.” In other words, if someone distributes intimate images or videos of you and it causes you harm, the act of releasing that material is illegal.
Additionally, California Senate Bill 255 (SB 25), which took effect in 2013, states that:
Filing a civil lawsuit against the person who distributed the intimate images is an entirely separate matter from any criminal charges or proceedings that may occur. Moreover, the criminal case has no bearing on the civil case. Regardless of whether or not any criminal charges were filed, if you endured harm as a result of someone distributing intimate images of you, the matter more than likely warrants a civil lawsuit.
Victims of revenge pornography have to come forward to file a claim in civil court. By filing a civil claim, the revenge porn victim is able to pursue financial damages for emotional trauma, lost earning capacity, diminished quality of life, and more.
Former Prosecutor Sam Dordulian Explains the Process of Filing a Revenge Porn Lawsuit on the Dr. Phil Show
The value of any civil case depends largely on the circumstances of the incident, the severity of harm endured by the victim, and the experience and skill of the victim’s attorney. An experienced sex crimes attorney should be able to obtain maximum financial compensation that could help cover any past, present, and future psychological care, any lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and reduced quality of life.
Additionally, if the revenge porn images or videos were distributed on the internet, the final damages award you receive may help cover costs involved with expunging that material. All told, a revenge porn case could be worth between tens of thousands of dollars and tens of millions of dollars depending on the circumstances and the extent of the distribution.
At DLG, our team of Sexual Assault Justice Experts (SAJE), have dedicated their lives to helping victims of sex crimes such as revenge porn for decades. With DLG, revenge porn victims have 24/7 access to four tiers of all-encompassing representation:
Sam Dordulian founded DLG on the belief that sex crimes such as revenge porn need to be handled by a qualified team of professionals. He created the SAJE Team to allow victims of revenge porn to come forward on their own terms, ensuring they receive more than just expert legal representation. With DLG, revenge porn survivors have access to all-encompassing support in addition to the best legal team available.
DLG’s SAJE Team is available 24/7 to answer any question you may have or begin the process of filing a claim and pursuing a maximum financial damages award. When you reach out to DLG, we’ll listen to the facts of your case, launch a thorough investigation, get you access to all members of the SAJE Team, and begin the legal process.
Filing a civil claim is something that needs to be done as soon as possible after discovering that the images or videos have been distributed. Although California does not have an explicit statute of limitations (deadline) for revenge pornography, filing a claim sooner rather than later is advisable. Material distributed on the internet can multiply exponentially in a matter of minutes. The longer a victim of revenge porn waits to file a claim, the more difficult the expungement process will likely be after a successful civil outcome.
What you do in the hours and days after realizing you’ve been the victim of revenge porn is extremely important. Our Los Angeles revenge porn lawyers have put together the following 8 steps to take after being the target of revenge porn.
1. Document the Evidence:
2. Report the Crime to the Platform:
3. Seek Legal Advice:
4. Consider Filing a Civil Lawsuit for Damages:
5. Report the Revenge Porn Incident to Law Enforcement:
6. Get Emotional Support:
7. Secure Your Online Presence:
8. Notify Employers or Schools:
Filing a civil lawsuit after making a report to the police is perhaps the most effective way to fight back against revenge porn. But ensuring that the intimate content is taken down from the internet is equally important (and something the revenge porn lawyers at Dordulian Law Group will assist with during the civil litigation process). Your civil claim can include the removal of intimate images that were shared on various platforms without your consent. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google, etc. are just a few of the platforms that have direct lines of communication to begin the process of take-down services. There are complaint forms as well as other ways to remove content that was posted without your consent. Nonprofit organizations like Take It Down, StopNCII.org, and IBSA.org all have websites dedicated to helping victims of revenge porn or IBSA remove explicit material.
When you contact Dordulian Law Group’s Los Angeles revenge porn lawyers for a free and confidential consultation, we will provide you with a comprehensive overview of all legal options available, including financial compensation. We will aggressively take action to remove all your non-consensual material from the internet while pursuing a successful civil lawsuit on your behalf.
As of 2024, the AB 452 Justice for Survivors Act eliminates the statute of limitations for California child sex crimes which occur on or after January 1, 2024. For crimes occurring before 2024, the California Child Victims Act allows survivors to file civil lawsuits until they turn 40 years old or within five years of discovering an injury the abuse, whichever is later. These new laws allow many survivors more time to come forward and seek justice.
D Law Group’s sexual abuse attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you win your case. Our No Win/No Fee Guarantee means there’s never any upfront cost of financial risk to you. If we don’t win, you don’t pay; it’s that simple.
Yes, thanks to recent changes in California law, many survivors can now file lawsuits even if the abuse occurred years or decades ago. The best way to determine if you can file a lawsuit is to consult with D Law Group’s experienced California sexual abuse lawyers.
Compensation in sexual abuse cases may include damages for medical expenses, therapy costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages. The specific types and amounts of compensation will depend on the individual circumstances of each case.
The duration of a sexual abuse lawsuit can vary widely depending on the complexity of the case, whether it settles or goes to trial, and other factors. Some cases may resolve in a matter of months, while others can take years. Your D Law Group sexual abuse attorney can give you a better estimate based on the specifics of your case.
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