Newport Beach Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

The accusation of sexual assault is stressful, but you don’t have to go through this trying time alone. You can work with a military sexual assault defense attorney to protect your rights and work toward a positive outcome for your case.

Whether it is indecent exposure or forcible rape accusations, sex crime allegations immediately threaten your reputation, family, and career. It is difficult to even bring up the topic, let alone explain your innocence or explain why the allegations are not what they seem.

You feel that those around you start to look at you differently. They may second-guess you. The presumption of innocence principle seems to go out the window. It can be embarrassing for you to even ask witnesses to support you at this time.

Hire a Military Sexual Assault Defense Attorney

Aaron Meyer has consistently exonerated those wrongfully accused of sex crimes, including full jury trial acquittals for clients accused of rape, sexual assault, wrongful sexual contact, indecent contact with a minor, and indecent exposure.View case results.

In addition to the court battle, this skilled military sexual assault defense lawyer also understands the need to protect your reputation and avoid sex offender registration. He considers all possible military sexual assault defense strategies and how each decision will not just impact your case but also how it will impact your career, family, and quality of life.

Sex crime allegations are often made frivolously, yet still prosecuted aggressively under military sexual assault defense laws. While past case results cannot guarantee a result in your case, he knows what it takes to aggressively and intelligently pursue cases involving such life-altering allegations.

Defenses to Sexual Assault Charges in the Military

In FY 2024, the Department of Defense received a total of 8,195 sexual assault reports. A total of 4,292 led to dispositions, and of those cases, Special Trial Counsel considered 3,233 for possible action. The evidence supported disciplinary action against the accused in 2,128 cases. Victims decided not to pursue charges in 1,079 cases, and the charges were determined to be unfounded in 26 cases.

The accusation of sexual assault in the military doesn’t automatically lead to disciplinary action. However, your chances of avoiding negative repercussions are better if your lawyer can mount an effective defense strategy. Effective legal defenses against military sexual assault charges include:

• False accusation. Some alleged victims accuse people of sexual assault to harm their reputations.
• Mistaken identity. The alleged victim may have misidentified you.
• Lack of evidence. The prosecution doesn’t have the evidence required to prove its case.
• Alibi. You were elsewhere when the crime was committed.
• Failure of due process. Your rights were violated.
• Statute of limitations. It’s too late for the alleged victim to press charges.
• Entrapment or coercion. You were illegally coerced into committing the act by law enforcement officials.

Determining the ideal defense requires considering all the specifics of your case. You should be fully honest and transparent with your lawyer. Everything you tell us is protected under the attorney-client privilege.

FAQs

Q: What Kind of Lawyer Defense People Accused of Sexual Assault?

A: The kind of lawyer who defends people accused of sexual assault is called a criminal defense lawyer, a sex lawyer, or simply a sexual assault lawyer. In the context of military matters, you may hear these legal professionals referred to as military sexual assault attorneys, as well. In all cases, these lawyers protect the rights of people accused of committing sex crimes such as sexual assault.

Q: Who Investigates Sexual Assault in the Military?

A: Who investigates sexual assault in the military depends on what branch of the military you are in. There are usually specialized service-specific criminal investigative organizations that investigate sex crimes. For the Navy, it’s the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. In the Army, it’s the Army Criminal Investigation Division. In the Air Force, it’s the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. The military also utilizes the United States Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Department.

Q: What Is the Ideal Defense Against Sexual Assault Charges?

A: There is no ideal defense against sexual assault charges because every case is different. If you have an alibi, your ideal defense might be actual innocence. If you engaged in sexual relations with someone consensually who later accused you of sexual assault, you might try to prove that they consented to the act or that they are making false allegations against you if no actual sexual intercourse took place. Your lawyer can help you find the right defense.

Q: How Much Does a Lawyer Cost for a Sexual Assault Case?

A: How much a lawyer costs for a sexual assault case varies on a case-by-case basis. If your case is very straightforward and your lawyer can get it thrown out early on, well before the trial starts, it will cost less than one that’s more complex, requires the assistance of expert witnesses, or goes to trial. You can find out how much you should expect to pay by contacting an attorney directly.

Military Sexual Assault Defense Attorney

Do not just give up and accept a plea out of fear, embarrassment, or intimidation. Hire a military sexual assault defense lawyer who will leave no stone unturned for you. The battle can be difficult, long, or uphill, but there can be hope when you have a lawyer doing everything possible to protect you.

To find out how Aaron Meyer Law can help in your case, contact our team today. Let our team put our knowledge and experience to work for you when you need it the most.