Los Angeles Rape Lawyer

Penalties for Rape Conviction

Rape is defined as sexual assault involving sexual intercourse with a non-consenting individual through force or fear. Although rape is a crime, there are other related crimes that fall under rape law. Other rape crimes include date rape, statutory rape, spousal rape, and oral copulation by force as well as others. Another way that rape is accomplished is through fraud. This involves convincing the victim that they are married, or by convincing the victim that the sexual act serves some sort of professional purpose.

The penalties for rape, or other rape related crimes can be very severe and due to a number of factors, there are people who are wrongly accused and convicted of rape and then face these very harsh penalties. Rape is a felony and is punishable by formal probation, 3, 6, or 8 years in the California state prison, a maximum fine of $10,000, sex offender registration and a possible strike on your permanent record. While being charged with rape can seem like a very hopeless situation, it is vital that you seek the aid of an Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer from The Law Office of Peter Berlin to obtain a strong defense of your case.

How Our Criminal Defense Legal Team Can Help You

Our firm has been made up of skilled and experienced lawyers who are on the cutting edge of trial practice in the California court system. We were formed for the purpose of providing premiere criminal defense representation for those who have been charged with various crimes. We believe that no two cases are alike and that each litigation strategy must be tailored to fit the specific needs of the case at hand. In addition, all possibilities must be considered before choosing a litigation strategy.

If you are facing charges, contact an Los Angeles, CA rape attorney at our firm for a free initial consultation.