Defending Against Sexual Assault Charges In St. Louis
Sexual assault is defined as sexual intercourse accomplished without the other person’s consent. This crime is a felony. A conviction for sexual assault or any other felony can drastically alter your future. All too often, accusations of sexual assault rest on “he said, she said” scenarios. The interpretation that a judge and/or jury accepts can make all the difference in the outcome of your criminal case. At Richard H. Sindel, Inc., our attorneys are prepared to construct persuasive, compelling arguments in your defense after you have been charged with committing any sexual act by force or coercion, including:
- Rape
- Date rape
- Gang rape
- Statutory rape
- Child abuse
- Child molestation
If the alleged victim of a minor (under age 17), sexual assault charges may take the form of accusations of statutory rape. Regardless of the age of the accuser, your defense may be some version of one of the following:
- “It wasn’t me.”
- “It never happened.”
- “The other person gave consent” for the sexual contact.
Whichever of these statements is most applicable in your case, rest assured that our lawyers are ready to dig into all known facts and if possible, explain to a prosecutor, judge or jury why the incident in question does not amount to a criminal matter.
Contact Us If You Have Been Accused Of A Criminal Sexual Offense
Being charged with a sex crime can be truly devastating. Prosecutors with unlimited government resources often seem overeager to obtain convictions in cases such as these. Defending yourself with all the vigor you can muster is utterly imperative. A conviction in a sex crime case can turn your future upside down.
Experienced, dedicated Missouri defense attorneys of Richard H. Sindel, Inc., are prepared to fight intelligently and skillfully on your behalf. If you have been charged with a crime in the St. Louis area such as sexual assault, attorneys at our firm may be your most valuable allies and advocates. To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our St. Louis criminal defense attorneys, call 314-499-1282 contact us online.
