Chester County Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer
Chester County Sexual Assault Allegations
Are you facing criminal charges for rape or date rape in Chester County PA? Then speak to a Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyer to defend your charges or arrest for the sex crimes of Sexual Assault or Statutory Sexual Assault.
Sexual Assault is a felony of the second degree based on proof that a person engaged in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a complainant without the complainant’s consent.
Statutory Sexual Assault or Statutory Rape is a felony of the second degree based on proof that a person engages in sexual intercourse with a complainant under the age of 16 years and that person is four or more years older than the complainant and the person are not married to each other.
It is essential that a skilled attorney gets involved to dispute the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s evidence, their version of events, and the testimony of their witnesses. It is important that you do not make the mistake and give a statement to the police or Chester County authorities before you have consulted and retained counsel.
Committed to Helping You Avoid the Worst Possible Scenario
While there are no guarantees in criminal defense law, understanding your rights and the legal options available to you can improve your chances when defending yourself from charges of sexual assault, statutory sexual assault or statutory rape. As criminal defense attorneys serving Chester County with years of experience in our criminal justice system, we understand how to negotiate with the court, how to identify questionable police conduct and suspicious testimony, and prevent clients from making certain kinds of mistakes.
When evidence and guilt is not in question, extenuating circumstances may convince the court to either reduce the charges against you or the sentence you face. As your Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault or Statutory Sexual Assault/Statutory Rape defense lawyers, we work with prosecutors in exploring alternative sentencing options when a plea of “guilty” may be in your best interest. In certain cases where provocation, a medical condition, or alcohol is involved, it may be possible to avoid jail or a heavy fine in exchange for a promise to get counseling, provide community service, and agree to probation.
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