Have You Been Arrested for Rape?

Being arrested and charged with rape can be a very upsetting experience, you could be facing a great deal of stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and fear of what the future will hold. You may also be feeling extreme embarrassment due to this criminal accusation. Like other sex offenses, rape carries a social stigma even before there is a conviction.

By definition rape is physically forced non-consensual sexual intercourse. It may be accomplished through incapacitation such as intoxication from a controlled substance, or alcohol, or other condition.

If you are convicted of criminal sexual assault then you could face class 1 felony charges which carry 4-15 years in prison for a first offense, a subsequent offense will be charged as a class X felony which carries 30-60 years in prison. These penalties are very serious and should not be taken lightly.

If you have been charged with rape then do not hesitate to speak with a lawyer from Chicago Criminal Law Firm immediately.

Rape Defense

Prosecutors are energetic in prosecuting serious sex crimes even lacking strong evidence and very often ask for the maximum sentencing. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, and registration as a sex offender among other penalties.

It is common knowledge that an allegation of rape is easily made and may be made for ulterior motives. An experienced rape lawyer will investigate the allegations for conflicting data or statements, information missed by investigators, possible witness statements, and other evidence vital to the defense.

This kind of charge can affect your friendships, family relationships, your career, and your standing in the community. It is vital that you have an aggressive Chicago criminal defense lawyer on your side who understands the prosecution’s tactics and strategy. We understand this is a very stressful time and will work with you to develop a strong defense strategy. We are committed to achieving a favorable result in defending a client facing a rape charge.

Do not hesitate to contact our firm to discuss your rape charges, have your questions answered, obtain advice regarding the best legal action for you to take and obtain aggressive representation of your case in court.