Pennsylvania Rape Defense Lawyers
A one time indiscretion can haunt you for a lifetime if you are arrested or facing a conviction for rape or date rape in Pennsylvania. Under Pennsylvania strict sexual predator laws, a rape (involuntary deviant sexual intercourse) or date rape charge is a felony offense with serious penalties including potential jail time in a Pennsylvania penitentiary and sexual predatory status. Do you need experienced criminal defense lawyers that are reasonable and ready to fight for you? Learn more about Ciccarelli Lawyers.
Rape is a very serious felony offense and a conviction of a rape in Pennsylvania must be based on the Commonwealth proving that a person engaged in sexual intercourse with another by 1) forcible compulsion; 2) by threat of forcible compulsion; 3) with a person who is unconscious or where the person knows that the other is unaware that sexual intercourse is occurring; 4) where the person has drugged the other person without that person's knowledge; or 5) where the victim suffers from a mental disability which prevents that person from consenting.
It is essential that a skilled attorney gets involved to dispute the District Attorney's evidence, their version of events, and the testimony of their witnesses. It is important that you do not make the mistake and give a statement to the police or Pennsylvania authorities before you have consulted and retained counsel.
When evidence and guilt is not in question, extenuating circumstances may convince the court to either reduce the charges against you or the sentence you face. As your Sex Crimes, Rape or Date Rape defense lawyer, I work with prosecutors in exploring alternative sentencing options when a plea of "guilty" may be in your best interest. In certain cases where provocation, a medical condition, or alcohol is involved, it may be possible to avoid jail or a heavy fine in exchange for a promise to get counseling, provide community service, and agree to probation.
Protecting Your Rights against Sexual Assault Allegations
Do not quit when faced with the embarrassment and depression that accompanies accusations of rape or date rape. You need aggressive representation ready to question the prosecution's case and reveal inconsistencies and lies in their witnesses' testimony. You need a law firm that staffs seasoned criminal defense attorneys and a former prosecutor. You need Ciccarelli Lawyers.
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You also need lawyers both passionate in what they do and compassionate in their treatment of their clients. You deserve a lawyer that is available when you need him, treats you with respect, and protects your rights vigorously. We make your choice all the clearer with locations throughout the metropolitan Philadelphia Pennsylvania, including Center City Philadelphia, West Chester, Exton, Kennett Square, Lancaster, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor and Springfield. Now is the time for action. Choose the winning strategy of Lee A. Ciccarelli. Together our legal team will give you the edge.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, please contact us. Call us at 610-925-2500 or toll-free at 888-643-0006.
