Faced With Criminal Sexual Assault Accusations? Here’s Why You Should Get Us Involved as Soon as Possible.

When you hire a defense attorney to help you with allegations of criminal sexual assault, they are responsible for coming to your defense and advocating for your rights. But did you know that there are specific actions that you, as a client, can take that seriously affect the outcome of your case? One of these pivotal moments is when you decide to contact an attorney.

Getting an attorney involved as soon as possible dramatically benefits the defense of any criminal case. But for those facing charges of criminal sexual assault, it could be the most critical action you take. Why? One important reason is that it’s not uncommon for the person accused of sexual assault to hear of an investigation before receiving official charges. This is often referred to as pre-charge or the investigation stage of a criminal case. This window of time can have significant repercussions on the outcome of your case if not handled correctly, one reason being that the authorities can approach you and try to get a statement. Many have fallen into the trap of thinking they should speak to the police and “clear things up quickly” so they don’t have to worry about an official charge. Then, unknowingly, they say something that could give the prosecution something to use against them.

As a real-life example, consider a recent case where our client approached us pre-charge. He knew that he was being investigated for criminal sexual assault against his stepdaughter, a minor under the age of 13, and wasted no time in coming directly to us for advice. What was the result? After hearing testimony from the stepdaughter and argument from the prosecution and the defense at the preliminary examination, the court found insufficient evidence to support that criminal sexual assault occurred. The case was dismissed, and our client’s charges were dropped entirely. Click here to learn more about this case by reading the court’s decision.

Our client’s quick thinking helped him avoid a public trial and keep his reputation intact. If the police have approached you for a statement or you have heard of an investigation, your window to contact an attorney has already opened. It’s vital that you get us involved as soon as possible. Do not wait! Contact us to discuss your next steps today.