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Rape
In California, rape may be divided into four categories: forcible rape, forcible rape in concert, rape of one’s spouse and unlawful sexual intercourse with a female under 18 (statutory rape).
Any sexual penetration is sufficient to complete the crime and the fact of its occurrence may be established solely from the testimony of the victim. Each occurrence of penetration is a separate act of rape. The victim must be alive at the time of penetration for a rape to occur. But even in the event that penetration occurs after death, attempted rape may still be charged.
Related charges may include:
- Child Abuse,
- Child Enticement,
- Child Procurement,
- Child Exploitation,
- Date Rape,
- Failure to Register - Sex Offender Registration,
- Indecent Exposure,
- Internet Porn,
- Lewd and Lascivious Acts,
- Lewd Conduct,
- Molestation,
- Obscene Acts,
- Pandering,
- Pedophilia,
- Pimping,
- Child Pornography,
- Prostitution,
- Rape,
- Sexual Abuse,
- Sexual Assault,
- Sexual Harassment,
- Sodomy
Consequences may include:
- Imprisonment
- Sexual offender registration
- Probation or Parole
- Court ordered rehabilitation
- Mandatory AIDS testing
- Significant Fines
- Loss of right to own dangerous weapon
Defenses may include:
- Consent
- Factual innocence
- Insufficient evidence/mistaken identity
- Other
What you can do if you are accused:
- Document your good character/reputation
- Remain silent
- Create a diary of all significant events and witnesses
- Retain a competent attorney
When appropriate, what we can do to help you:
- Motion the court to reduce bail requirements
- Obtain private investigator to interrogate witnesses and obtain favorable evidence
- Negotiate with district attorney to settle and/or dismiss case
- Negotiate a resolution of the matter with police
- Commence early/timely case preparation and research
- Motion the court to suppress evidence
- Motion the court to dismiss the case
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