Indianapolis Sex Crime Defense Attorneys

Rape Charges

When a person who knowingly or intentionally has sexual intercourse with a member of the opposite sex and the other person is compelled by force or imminent threat of force the other person is unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring; or the other person is so mentally disabled or deficient that consent to sexual intercourse cannot be given, they may be charged with rape, a Class B felony.  If rape is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force, while armed with a deadly weapon, results in serious bodily injury, or is facilitated by furnishing the victim with a drug without the victim’s knowledge, rape will be charged as a Class A felony.   

Lawyers Defending Indianapolis Clients Charged with Rape

If you or someone close to you has been charged with rape in Indianapolis, you must understand how dire your situation is.  A rape charge can tarnish your reputation and damage your professional, social and personal relationships.  Considering the stigma attached to this type of criminal charge, it is of utmost importance that you hire an Indianapolis sex crime defense attorney who has the knowledge and skill to overcome the charges against you so that your life can go back to normal. 

At Schembs Sweeney Law, we understand that many times rape allegations can be falsely made.  Motivated by anger, jealousy, or revenge, people will wrongly accuse others of committing rape.  False allegations in rape cases are common because often the only present witnesses to the crime are the alleged victim and the defendant.  In cases like these, where it usually comes down to one person’s word against another’s, it helps to have a lawyer who can gather pertinent evidence to expose instances of false allegations.    

If you are facing rape charges, contact an Indianapolis sex crime defense lawyer at Schembs Sweeney Law today for representation you can depend on!