Date Rape Defense

Central Valley's Leading Criminal Defense Attorneys

Under California law, date rape is the act of rape where the victim and alleged offender have a prior relationship. Charges for date rape can even be made where the people previously had a sexual relationship, if there is even one incident where the victim claims the sex was not consensual.

Penalties for Date Rape

Conviction for date rape, like other sex crime convictions, can result in mandatory sex offender registration. Sex offender registration becomes public knowledge, and will follow you for the rest of your life. This can greatly impact your reputation and daily life. In addition to having to register as a sex offender, you could be facing anywhere from three to eight years in jail and fines up to $10,000.

How Can We Help You?

Many times, a charge of date rape will be based solely on the word of the victim against the accused. These cases become a "he said, she said" situation. In this situation, you need a a lawyer who will aggressively fight to present your side of the case, and defend your rights.

At Wapner Jones, PC, we have the skills, knowledge and professional representation to guide you through the legal process from beginning to end. If you have been charged with date rape in Tulare, Kings, or Madera counties, or if you have any questions regarding date rape, or any other criminal charge, do not hesitate to contact us today. Fill out our online contact form, or call (559) 257-4707 to schedule a free consultation.