Rape is a very serious crime that involves forcible sexual intercourse by force, threat, physical violence, or any other type of duress. In some cases, any type of forcible sexual activity can be classified as rape. This crime is aggressively prosecuted in the state of Utah, so it is important to obtain legal representation immediately if you have been accused of this awful crime.
The three of the most common classifications of rape in Utah include the following:
Statutory Rape
Statutory rape occurs when someone who is under the legal age of consensual sex participates in sexual intercourse with someone who is above the legal age of consensual sex. The conviction of this crime usually depends on the testimony of the victim. Statutory rape has become more easily defendable with the advent of social media and the ability to use the information obtained on the internet to prove a consensual relationship between the victim and the defendant.
If you have been charged with any type of rape charge it is important to obtain legal representation immediately. Rape attorneys Zachary C. Holbrook, P.C. is prepared to fight for your innocence and strategize an aggressive defense to combat the prosecution. In addition to creating an ideal defense, he also facilitates plea bargains, settlements, reduced or dropped charges, reduced sentencing, and the right to a fair trial.
