Rape

Rape Defense Lawyer in Atlanta & Alpharetta, Georgia

Rape is among the most serious sex crimes under Georgia state law. Rape is defined as acts during which the female victim did not give her consent. There are several types of rape, as defined by Georgia state law, including forcible rape, date rape, statutory rape, and more. However, there are other crimes considered to be rape under Georgia law where lack of consent is assumed by operation of law.

There are several types of rape in which the law assumes lack of consent. For example, if the female is a minor, she cannot legally give consent and charges of statutory rape can result. When a woman is unable to give consent, such as in cases of date rape when the female is inebriated or drugged, rape charges are imposed. Our sex crimes law firm defends clients in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Marietta and surrounding areas of Georgia.

A charge, conviction, or even a suspicion of rape carry an enormous stigma and can have significant consequences for the individual accused of this crime. Young people, college students inebriated at a party or having a relationship with a minor can have their lives ruined with even the accusation of rape. For this reason, it is essential to seek representation from an experienced sex crimes attorney if you are charged or suspected of rape.

When a defendant is convicted of rape or another sex crime, they have the immediate punishment of jail time, as well as ongoing penalties that follow them for the rest of their lives. After a rape conviction, the individual will live like a pariah, be required to register as a sex offender, have restrictions placed on where they can live, and have their professional career destroyed. Please call our sex crimes law firm to schedule a consultation with a sex crimes attorney.