Sexual Assault
Sex Crime Attorney Serving San Diego, CA
Crimes involving sexual assault are taken very seriously in California. They are harshly prosecuted and penalized, with mandatory minimum sentences required as of January 1, 2017. With very few exceptions, a person convicted of sexual assault must serve time in jail or prison. Sexual assault also requires lifetime registration as a sex offender, and for offenses allegedly committed on or after January 1, 2017, there is no statute of limitations for sexual assault. This means an alleged victim could come forward any time in the future, even years or decades after the incident occurred.
When you find your future and freedom jeopardized due to sexual assault allegations, you need to involve an attorney. You have the right to legal counsel – exercise this right to protect yourself from overzealous prosecutors and false accusations.
With a San Diego criminal defense lawyer to defend your constitutional rights, your case is not helpless. You can face a brighter future, free from the burden of a maximum sentence or a criminal conviction altogether. Premier Criminal Defense is here to fight for you. We are experienced, knowledgeable, and relentless in our representation of those accused of sexual assault and other serious sex offenses.
Call our firm at (619) 374-1268 for a no-cost case evaluation and find out how we can help you.
Defenses to Sexual Assault Accusations
With cases involving sexual assault, it can come down to a “he-said, she-said” situation. Evidence may be limited, and there may be no witnesses, save the defendant and the alleged victim. It is important for your attorney to use every advantage possible to challenge the charges you are facing, including such defenses as:
- The accusations are entirely false.
- The alleged victim had reason to make false allegations, out of anger, revenge, or jealousy.
- It is a case of mistaken identity.
- The alleged victim actually consented to the act or acts.
- There is insufficient evidence to support sexual assault charges.
San Diego criminal attorney Thomas Slattery is our lead attorney and has experience as a former prosecutor. He is a 17-year veteran of criminal law who is passionate about protecting his clients’ constitutional rights and freedoms in the face of sexual assault charges.
Contact our firm at (619) 374-1268 to learn more about your rights and options.