ODW26C24 – Evaluating Sexual Assault Allegations: Evidence, Behavior, and Legal Strategy
This session will provide an overview of factors that may contribute to false sexual assault allegations, sex-offender typologies, and key documentation. Case studies will illustrate investigative strategies to support accurate and just outcomes.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.5
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Webinar recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: Allegations of sexual assault present complex challenges in both civil and criminal cases. This session will provide an overview of factors that may contribute to false allegations, along with an introduction to sex-offender typologies to support accurate case assessment. Discover what documentation and behavioral evidence are most valuable when evaluating credibility and preparing a defense strategy. Case studies will highlight examples where additional evidence and proper investigative steps led to accurate and just case outcomes.
Course Year: 2026
Presenter Biography: Paul LaRosa is a retired criminal profiler (Lt.) [CS6.1]from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), where he provided assessments on violent crime and threatening communications. He has testified as an expert witness in numerous cases in both state and federal courts and trained various groups, including legal communities, law enforcement, and private businesses. Mr. LaRosa is currently an expert witness for Eagle Security Group in premises liability/negligent security.