There Are Two Main Defense Options for Charges of Sexual Crimes

There Are Two Main Defense Options for Charges of Sexual Crimes

If you have been charged with any type of sexual crime, there are a myriad of potential defense options. However, they generally fall under two main types: Arguing that you are innocent of the accusation altogether, or that the alleged victim actually consents to the sexual activity. Keep reading to learn more about these options. If you have been charged with a sex crime, contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 to get a free consultation with an experienced defense attorney.

  1. Arguing That You Are Entirely Innocent
  2. The first main option is to argue that you are innocent. It may be that you were not even in the same location as the victim at the time of the alleged crime. This is known as an alibi, and it can be used to show that you could not have been involved in the crime.

    Alibi evidence is often testimony from the person you were at the time, but it can also be physical evidence. For example, if you were eating dinner at the time of the alleged assault, and then went to your gym, a receipt from the restaurant and timestamp of when you logged in at your gym may be used to show that you had an alibi.

    We may also work to show that you are innocent by showing that you have been misidentified. If there is DNA evidence in the case, we can show that there was someone else present at the crime scene. Note that it is the job of the prosecutor to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. As a result, we do not have to definitively prove anything, other than the fact that it is possible that what the prosecution is arguing is not true.

  3. The Other Party Consented to the Act
  4. On the other hand, it may be that you were at the place the alleged victim says you were. It may be that you had the relations they said you did – but that it was consensual. The bad news is that proving that the other party consented can be difficult. If you cannot provide specific, direct evidence of consent, it may seem impossible to win your case.

    However, remember that, once again, it is not your job to prove that there is no way you committed the crime. All your criminal defense attorney has to do is prove that there is a reasonable doubt that you did not commit the crime.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, you deserve an attorney who will fight for your rights. You deserve an attorney who believes in your case. Contact Chambers Law Firm now at 714-760-4088 and request your free legal consultation. We are here to help you.

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