Boston Date Rape Defense Lawyer
Defense Against Date Rape Charges in Boston
Date rape refers to non-consensual intercourse or forced sexual acts between people who have a pre-existing relationship. Date rape can occur between friends, neighbors, family members, and even people in a consenting relationship. As long as one person in the relationship doesn’t want to engage in the sexual act, the other person can be charged with date rape for forcing the other into sex.
In some instances of date rape, the offender may use some type of “date rape drug” to incapacitate the victim. GHB and Rohypnol, sometimes referred to as “roofies,” are two of the most common date rape drugs. In other cases, the offender may keep giving the victim alcohol to try and lower the victim’s inhibitions and level of awareness. Giving a victim any type of substance that may affect their consciousness or ability to give their consent can result in very serious legal consequences.
If you have been charged with date rape, your rights are in jeopardy. Date rape allegations are taken very seriously by prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement officials in Boston. You can expect the prosecution to take serious measures to convict you of the charges, and seek the strict penalties possible. If convicted, you are looking at years in prison, heavy fines, probation, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. As a convicted sex offender, your life may never go back to normal. You will likely experience difficulty finding a job, taking advantage of certain opportunities, and assimilating into a community.
Contact Boston Date Rape Defense Attorney Thomas A. Brant
Date rape is one of those offenses that are easy to accuse someone of, but difficult to prove. It doesn’t take much more than a complaint from the victim for law enforcement officials to file charges against someone for date rape, even if there is a shortage or lack of evidence. Unfortunately, even a false accusation is enough to damage a person’s life or reputation. Once people associate someone as a sex offender, it’s difficult to overcome the idea that a person may not have actually committed the offense they’re accused of committing. A Boston date rape defense lawyer with experience defending people against sex crimes charges can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case, and consequently the effect an accusation or conviction will have on your life.
Attorney Thomas A. Brant has defended many clients charged with date rape, and is familiar with effective defense strategies and negotiation tactics for helping his clients avoid a date rape conviction. Mr. Brant is prepared to begin investigating your charges, and doing what he can to disprove the prosecution’s accusations to clear you of your charges!
Contact Boston date rape defense attorney Thomas A. Brant today learn how he can help you fight your charges!