Statistics collected by sexual violence nonprofits show that false accusations of rape are relatively rare. That being said, they DO happen. And when it happens to you, the impact can be devastating. Prosecutors often build sex crime cases largely on the testimony of the accuser, without any forensic evidence. This means that it is possible […]
Sex Crimes
What Happens If Sexual Assault Charges Are Dropped Before Court?
Being charged with sexual assault or another sex crime can be devastating. Not only will you face the possibility of prison time, but you may also be required to register for life as a sex offender. The simple fact of the accusations can also be incredibly embarrassing if they become public. In some cases, prosecutors […]
Statutory Rape in Arizona: Understanding the Age of Consent Laws
Teenagers often believe that they are adults (and act like it!). Yet teens are still children, without fully formed frontal lobes to aid them in decision-making. For this reason, a teenager in Arizona cannot legally consent to sexual activity until they are 18 years old. Under these laws, anyone who has sex with a person […]