Any type of sexual assault or abuse allegation will damage your reputation, disrupt your home and work life, and potentially alienate you from your spouse or significant other. Acts considered sexual assault include:
- Engaging in forced sex, also known as rape
- Touching someone's private parts without consent
- Date rape, spousal rape or statutory rape
- Sexually taking advantage of someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol
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Threatening someone if he or she doesn't participate in a sex act
Sexual Abuse Charges in San Jose
By choosing the Law Offices of Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman, you are choosing a law firm with the experience to succeed in protecting you against these serious allegations. You will benefit from more than 65 years of combined experience, and a team that includes former criminal prosecutors. We know firsthand how police and district attorneys handle sexual assault charges. We know how to defend you against them.
Our law firm has won numerous awards, including being named Criminal Defense Firm of the Year by San Jose Magazine.
Sexual Assault Allegations and Your Rights
Perhaps the two most important rights to be aware of if you are questioned or arrested in relation to a sexual assault charge are your right to remain silent and your right to talk to an attorney. Taking advantage of these rights immediately will set the stage for a successful outcome. By getting us involved immediately, we will make sure your rights are protected.
There are steps you can take too. Write down as many details as you can, including the date, time and place the alleged assault occurred. Make note of what was said and whether there were any witnesses. Piecing together a timeline while the occurrence is fresh in your mind is extremely important. We will use these details to build your defense strategy.
Free Consultation With a San Jose Sexual Assault Attorney
When you need the help of a San Jose sexual assault lawyer, call our law firm at 877-7NO-JAIL or send us an e-mail. We offer payment plans, credit card payments and evening or weekend consultations. Se habla español.
