Defending Clients Against Date Rape Charges, Sexual Assault Allegations
"We were having fun, but the next day she called it 'rape.'"
As a veteran defense attorney, I have heard complaint like this from many clients over the years. Sexual situations, especially when drugs or alcohol is involved, can quickly escalate into allegations of sexual assault, whether or not any crime actually occurred.
I am Laura Kelly Valentine, a Burnsville attorney serving the Twin Cities' south metro. I understand that people often feel victimized by sexual assault charges, and that they want to preserve their reputations and defend their freedoms. Retain me, and I will work to do both on your behalf.
For more information, call me in Burnsville, Minnesota, at 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
You Have Options | Dakota and Scott County Sexual Assault Defense Attorney
You do not have to accept the consequences of a sexual assault charge without a fight. I can defend you against a variety of sex crime allegations, including:
Sexual assault. You may have thought your relations with another person were consensual. Now it is being called "date rape." I can help you prove the truth of the situation.
Sexual contact with a minor. You may have believed the other person was of legal age, or that what happened between you and a child was not sexual in nature. You might not have been anywhere near where you were accused of being. Evidence is what separates a guilty verdict from an acquittal. I can use the full weight of the evidence to convince a jury that you are innocent.
Domestic violence. Who hit whom? Were you acting in self defense? Did any violence actually occur? When relationships go bad, it is not uncommon for one person to accuse the other of physically abusing him or her for reasons of spite, to gain child custody or to gain leverage in a divorce proceeding. I can work to stop a charge before it starts by demonstrating a lack of evidence against you.
Being accused of a sex crime is like being swept up in a storm. An accusation can happen with little warning and come seemingly out of nowhere. It can carry you places you never intended to go.
However, accusations of sexual assault far outnumber convictions. As your attorney, I can work to avoid a conviction by seeking to have your charges dismissed, negotiating for lesser charges, or by fighting vigorously for your interests in court.
In doing so, I can help lessen or eliminate any penalties resulting from your charge, which can include jail time, fines and mandatory counseling. By avoiding a conviction, you can also avoid being listed on a criminal sexual offender registry.
South Twin Cities Sexual Assault Defense | Free Consultation
Whatever your charge, it is important that you hire a Burnsville sex crimes attorney who understands Minnesota laws and who can work within the system on your behalf. For more information or to consult with an experienced sex crimes lawyer, contact me online or by calling 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
