The Statute of Limitations on Bill Cosby and the Blurry Lines of Sexual Assault

Sexual assault, the sex offenders registry, and the blurry lines of rape and consent are discussed with attorneys Leonard Levine and Mike Cavalluzzi. We look at the Bill Cosby allegations of rape, and the possibility of him facing trial and the difficulty of defending yourself years after a crime allegedly took place. We also explore sexual assault on college campuses, difficulty in labelling teenagers rapists, and how the press stir the pot in this uncensored Crime Time episode, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.

Guest Bio

In private practice, Leonard Levine has represented clients in over 80 felony jury trials including rape, robbery, insurance fraud, white collar crimes, first-degree murder and death penalty cases. He obtained acquittals in over 90% of all trials, including misdemeanor trials where he specializes in representing school teachers and coaches accused of misconduct toward students, for the California Teachers Association. He has successfully represented over 60 individuals at trial charged with misdemeanor and felony allegations of physical or sexual abuse of children, sexual assault and rape, with a 98% acquittal rate.

Michael “Mike” Cavalluzzi is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. He has been described by judges and prosecutors as aggressive, uncompromising, and relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients. Having defended clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, Mike Cavalluzzi has cemented a reputation as a top trial attorney.

Michael Cavalluzzi began his legal career in 1992 as a civil litigator for State Farm Insurance, the largest insurance company in the United States. After winning several jury trials, Mr. Cavalluzzi decided to leave State Farm and focus on the practice of criminal defense. He joined the Public Defender’s Office and quickly established himself as a fearless, creative trial attorney, defending clients in all types of cases, ranging from misdemeanor battery to homicide. Mr. Cavalluzzi is also actively involved in civil litigation, successfully representing a number of personal injury cases.