Ask a Lawyer: What is the Difference Between Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault?

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The sexual assault lawyers at Dordulian Law Group have decades of experience helping survivors get the justice they deserve for unspeakable sex crimes. To address these issues effectively, it’s important to understand what constitutes sexual abuse and sexual assault. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct legal definitions. Dordulian Law Group’s Los Angeles sexual assault […]