If you’re accused of sexual assault in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, or any of the surrounding communities, it’s in your best interest to talk to a criminal defense lawyer who can evaluate your case and determine the course of action that gets you the best possible outcome—and that’s because the penalties of a sexual assault conviction are extremely severe.
Your lawyer may be able to defend you in court, and if it’s possible, he or she may use one of three common defenses to sexual assault.
The 3 Most Common Defenses to Sexual Assault Accusations
The three most common defenses to sexual assault accusations include consent, mental incapacity, or innocence.
Consent
If the other party consented, you aren’t guilty of sexual assault; this kind of crime can only occur when the victim doesn’t consent.
It’s often difficult (and sometimes impossible) to provide evidence of consent. However, every case is different—and your attorney will examine every aspect of yours to determine whether the alleged victim actually gave consent.
Mental Incapacity
In some cases, a defendant in a sexual assault case may be able to claim that he or she was not capable of determining that he or she was actually committing a crime.
Innocence
Many people accused of committing sexual assault proclaim their innocence, or that someone else committed the crime. Remember that if you say you’re innocent, it’s the prosecution’s job to prove you did it, that you’re guilty—it’s not your job to prove that you’re innocent, especially if someone else committed the crime or it never even happened in the first place. The prosecutor has to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but your attorney may be able to raise doubt in your case.
Do You Need to Talk to a Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer?
If you’ve been accused of committing this type of crime, it’s a good idea to get in touch with a Wisconsin sexual assault lawyer as soon as possible.
Call us at 414-383-6700 for a free sexual assault case evaluation. We’ll analyze your case and start building the legal strategy that gets you the best possible outcome right away.
