Portland Sexual Assault Defense Attorneys

Rape Defense Lawyers in Portland, Oregon

Sexual assault is a term used to describe a forced or unwanted act of a sexual nature on another. Sexual assault is most often associated with rape, which is nonconsensual sexual intercourse. Sexual assault may also include touching, fondling or other forms of unwanted sexual contact that are not actually considered intercourse or penetration.

Contact a Portland sex crimes defense attorney without delay if you or someone you know is facing allegations of sexual assault. An attorney will need to begin building a defense strategy to protect you against a conviction as soon as possible, in order to have the best opportunity of reaching a positive outcome.

Sexual Assault & False Allegations: Portland Criminal Defense

False allegations of sexual assault not only hurt the person who has been accused, but they hurt real victims of sex crimes. Unfortunately, people still accuse others of rape, molestation, child abuse and other sex crimes when these have actually not occurred. Due to the nature of these crimes, law enforcement will usually take immediate action in investigating an accusation and making an arrest. What this means is that an innocent man or woman may find him or herself facing Portland sexual assault charges when he or she has done nothing wrong.

Your Portland sexual assault defense lawyer will be essential to reaching a case result that will be beneficial to your future. Certain sexual assault charges may result in you facing a minimum sentence of 8 years, 4 months and possibly up to 20 years in prison. Fines, victim restitution, probation and sex offender registration are additional penalties a convicted defendant will face.

Portland Sex Crime Defense Attorney

Find out how a Portland sex crime defense attorney can help you by contacting our Portland, Oregon law firm today. By consulting an attorney, you can find out what you are up against and what decisions will positively affect your future.

Contact a Portland sexual assault defense attorney at our firm regarding your case!