The right criminal defense attorney for rape accusations has the expertise that makes the difference for his client. Just because a person is suspected of, or arrested for, rape does not mean that he is guilty. Criminal defense attorney David Pflaum aggressively defends his client to deliver the right results.
Advisal: If the police want to speak to you, or the alleged victim wants to contact you, call attorney Pflaum right away to protect your rights.
The first important part of a defense is for the lawyer to meet with his client to learn about the allegations. Depending upon the stage of the criminal case, he analyzes the alleged victim statements, witness testimony, police reports, medical records, DNA, and all other evidence that the police seized.
There are defenses to a rape charge. Lack of credibility of the alleged victim. Her background may reveal previous false claims, a present claim based on a lawsuit to collect money. Another defense may be that the alleged victim was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs at the time of the alleged incident, so that she should not be believed. Another defense is consent.
These are other defenses.
- Delay in reporting the crime
- Lack of DNA to confirm
- Motive of the victim to fabricate
- Financial interest in the outcome of the case
- Insufficiency of the evidence to prove the charge
- No corroboration by an independent witness
- No proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- Improper police investigation
- Violation of the right to remain silent
- Inconclusive medical records of the alleged victim