{"id":48589,"date":"2022-03-13T12:20:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-13T16:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciccarellilawoffices.kinsta.cloud\/arizona\/?page_id=48589"},"modified":"2022-03-15T16:01:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T20:01:59","slug":"statutory-rape-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ciccarelli.com\/arizona\/phoenix-criminal-defense-lawyer\/phoenix-sex-crimes-lawyer\/statutory-rape-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Statutory Rape in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Statutory Rape\/Sexual Conduct with a Minor<\/span><\/h2>\n

Statutory rape is any contact of a sexual nature with an individual who is under the age of consent in the state of Arizona and is considered a very severe charge. These charges often bring mandatory time in prison. Statutory rape is a felony and does not require the use of force, violence, or duress. Statutory rape is sexual relations with a person who is legally a minor, therefore under the age of consent. The age of consent refers to the age at which individuals are considered mature enough to make major choices about their lives\u2014such as consenting to sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each state sets its own age of consent, which makes it very confusing at times, although in most states, the age of consent is between 16 and 18. Some states also make the age of the alleged statutory rapist a mitigating factor. This is often known as Romeo and Juliet laws, making it legal for an adult to have sex with a consenting minor who is within one or two years of the \u201cadult\u2019s\u201d age. The age of the minor can also be considered an aggravating factor, meaning there will be more serious consequences when the sexual contact is with a minor who is under the age of fifteen.\u00a0 In the wake of accusations of statutory rape charges in the greater Phoenix metro area, Maricopa County including but not limited to Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale or Gilbert, you need to contact an attorney immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why You Should Choose the Ciccarelli Law Offices for Your Statutory Rape Charges\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Charges of statutory rape in the state of Arizona are extremely serious, requiring a highly experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate criminal defense attorney from the Ciccarelli Law Offices. If you have been charged with statutory rape\/sexual conduct with a minor, you may\u2014understandably\u2014be worried and stressed about your future. Perhaps the charges are unwarranted, or flat-out false. Or perhaps you did commit the crime but there are extenuating circumstances. With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, Ciccarelli Law Offices bring national criminal defense experience to the table to use on your behalf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ciccarelli Law Offices are wholly dedicated to representing you in the best way possible during this difficult time. We understand the situation you find yourself in can seem untenable and even unwinnable. Remember, we are always driven to serve, treating our clients with respect and honesty. We have proven results because our goal is to secure the best possible outcome. We have successfully represented more than 15,000 clients and will be the legal team that always has your back. Attorney Lee Ciccarelli has received the following accolades:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n