Chester County Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer

Are you facing criminal charges for rape or date rape in Chester County PA?  Then speak to a Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyer to defend your charges or arrest for the sex crimes of sexual assault or statutory sexual assault.

Sexual assault is a felony of the second degree based on proof that a person engaged in sexual intercourse or deviated from sexual intercourse with a complainant without the complainant’s consent.

Statutory Sexual Assault or statutory rape is a felony of the second degree based on proof that a person engages in sexual intercourse with a complainant under the age of 16 years and that person is four or more years older than the complainant and the person is not married to each other.

A skilled attorney must get involved to dispute the Pennsylvania 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 Chester County authorities before you have consulted and retained counsel.

What You Can Expect from Our Sexual Assault Defense Attorneys

When you are facing an intensely challenging legal matter like this, it is helpful to know you have a well-experienced, trusted professional by your side. Our Pennsylvania criminal defense attorneys will work closely with you to ensure you know what your rights are throughout the legal process. There are several things you can expect throughout this process.

We determine what evidence is available against you

Our priority is to help show that you do not deserve these charges. To do that, we will work closely with you to determine what evidence they may have. We will work to then verify the data and find gaps in anything possible. We always want to ensure you have a strong understanding of what to experience in a legal matter like this.

We navigate the legal steps available to you next

There may be times when there is more evidence available to refute these claims. Other times, our attorneys will work closely with you to ensure we develop a legal defense strategy that helps show that the charges may be too severe. In situations where you believe that there is little to prove you innocent, we can work to negotiate the best possible outcome for your case.

With our experience, we are confident we can help you to explore all possible legal strategies and defense methods available. We use previous cases like your own or provide various creative strategies to provide additional insight. You will never feel as though you are alone in this process.

We remain by your side through it all

From questioning to arrangements, our criminal defense attorneys have exceptional experience that can be used to support your best long-term outcome. We will ensure your rights remain protected at every stage of this process. We also will guide you on when and not to make statements and how to handle questioning in a courtroom.

Do Not Make These Mistakes When Facing These Challenges

Our sexual assault defense attorneys are available to help you at every turn and step in the legal process. There are several steps to avoid when dealing with matters like this:

• Do not speak to investigators, the police, or anyone else regarding this matter without your attorney present.
• Avoid social media or reacting to news reports that may be presented against you – let us handle any attention your case gets.
• Be open and honest with us about what has occurred and what evidence there is – we are going to work hard to protect your rights throughout this legal process, and we are sworn to protect your privacy.

Most importantly, do not head into court without a skilled and trusted sexual assault defense attorney by your side. We know that the prosecutors in cases like this will do everything they can to exploit you. We want to ensure that your case is always and completely managed as the law requires. If you go into a courtroom without legal representation or even speak to the police, you could be jeopardizing your case with simple comments. Let us do the hard work for you.

Know the Risks You Face in a Legal Matter Like This

Those who are accused of a crime like sexual assault and know they are innocent often feel that the best thing they can do for themselves is to open up to the police and prove their innocence. Yet, these cases are challenging, and the court is never on your side. They want to convict you and will do whatever it takes to do so. When you are facing charges like this, it is nearly always in your best interests to allow our trusted, experienced criminal defense attorneys to work closely with you to navigate the risks you are facing.

You need a criminal defense attorney with specific skills and experience navigating the complexity of sexual assault law. Our attorneys have the tools and experience to help you, including for very specific concerns:

• We understand the implications of sexual assault charges under the state’s laws. These laws and penalties are serious and life-changing. We take your case seriously and work aggressively to protect your rights.
• We know how to develop legal strategies even when there is ample evidence working against you. We are committed to helping our clients overcome the challenges they face in these very complicated matters.
• We have the experience that is so important in this legal matter. We have helped people facing a wide range of challenges related to sexual assault charges.
• We understand the emotional and complex mental health implications of these cases as well as the manipulation that often takes place.
• We know how to get evidence to support your case and have resources to support you throughout that process.

Sexual assault is a very different type of criminal charge and one that is often misunderstood by many of those facing these accusations. Our goal as your criminal defense attorney is to always provide you with the reliable legal support you need to overcome these challenges fully and with confidence.

There is no way to guarantee your outcome. Yet, to ensure your best possible results, you need to have experience by your side. If you are charged with any of the following legal matters, we encourage you to contact a criminal defense attorney in Chester County right now:

• Rape
• Sexual battery
• Gross sexual imposition
• Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
• Promoting prostitution
• Compelling prostitution
• Commercial sexual exploitation of a minor
• Importuning
• Voyeurism
• Public indecency
• Enticing or soliciting prostitution

These are just some examples of the many types of sexual assault claims we have helped our clients navigate. We know you want the best outcome, and we work hard to ensure you get it. We are passionate about helping people to protect their rights in these complicated cases.

Meet with your criminal defense attorney. Learn what we recommend as the best legal strategy based on the evidence in your case. Let us go to work to defend and fight for you now.

Committed to Helping You Avoid the Worst Possible Scenario

While there are no guarantees in criminal defense law, understanding your rights and the legal options available to you can improve your chances when defending yourself from charges of sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, or statutory rape.  As sex crimes lawyers in West Chester with years of experience in our criminal justice system, we understand how to negotiate with the court, how to identify questionable police conduct and suspicious testimony, and prevent clients from making certain kinds of mistakes.

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, Sexual Assault or Statutory Sexual Assault/Statutory Rape defense lawyers, we 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.

We have an attorney on call 24/7.  Contact us online or by phone at (610) 692-8700.