RAPE

The repercussions of being convicted of rape or of any other sex crime are so extensive that it cannot be over emphasized how important it is to hire a qualified attorney as early as possible.

Rape is one of the most serious charges to face, and at the same time it is one of the most difficult to defend if the accusation is false. A rape trial often turns into a battle of he said/she said with the jury determining the credibility of the witnesses.

If convicted of rape a defendant could face up to life in prison. It is also important to keep in mind that if convicted of certain sex offenses, a defendant is not eligible for probation and faces a mandatory prison sentence. In addition, a person convicted of rape would have to register as a sex offender.