Rape Charges in Utah
Rape charges are very damaging to a person’s reputation. Even if a person is innocent, just having charges brought against an individual is a terrible ordeal to endure. Defending a rape charge should not add to the trauma incurred by the charges themselves. This is why anyone facing a rape charge in the Ogden area should contact an Ogden rape lawyer so the lawyer can handle the difficulty of defending the criminal charges and the criminal defendant can focus on other important things in his life.
When Sex is Considered Rape
Utah State law says a person commits rape “when the actor has sexual intercourse with another person without the victim’s consent.” In most sex crimes though, such as rape, evidence is scant and difficult to prove for either party. Often times a person believes that if a woman is going along with the sexual advances then that means consent is given. Only after the sexual encounter ceases though, does an individual claim rape because she was not giving her consent. This puts anyone having sexual relations with another person in a difficult situation because rape can always be claimed even though a person does not communicate that she does not consent to the sexual act.
Some rape cases may be evident that consent was not granted such as when a woman unsuccessfully attempts to fight off a man’s sexual advances during a violent crime. Many rape cases, however, are very fact specific and involve “he said, she said” scenarios. Rape can also be claimed as a retaliatory measure against a former lover. Because rape cases can be so technical and be decided on a particular, minute detail, anyone charged with rape in the Ogden area should immediately contact an Ogden rape lawyer to protect themselves from making a rape charge turn from bad to worse.
Rape Charges Need a Rape Lawyer
If you have been charged with rape, or an Ogden area police officer wants to talk to you about your possible involvement in a rape, contact an Ogden rape lawyer from Ogden Criminal Defense immediately. Don’t talk to police about anything and hire us to defend you. For a free consultation call 801.823.1200. An attorney is standing by to help you.
