Tampa Rape Attorneys

Any time an individual forces, coerces, or threatens another person to engage in sexual activity against his/her will, it is considered rape. Rape is a form of sexual assault, and includes all kinds of sexual acts, including vaginal intercourse, anal sex, and oral sex. Rape is usually carried out by the use of force, injury, threats, manipulation, or violence. Many people commonly associate rape with an act committed by a stranger. However, there are other common forms of rape that occur every day, such as:

Date Rape: Non-consensual or forced sexual activity between two people who already know each other, such as friends, schoolmates, neighbors, acquaintances, dates, couples, etc. Date rape is usually committed at social events, but can occur anywhere and at any time. Furthermore, many date rape offenders use drugs to sedate their victims or make them unconscious in order to take advantage of them.

Spousal Rape: Non-consensual sexual activity between spouses. If one spouse does not want to engage in sexual activity, but the other spouse uses force, threats, violence, or coercion to make their spouse have sex, than it is considered spousal rape, and will be prosecuted under the law.

Statutory Rape:  Non-consensual sexual activity with a person under the legal age of consent, typically 18 years old.

Out of all the sex crimes, rape is possibly the most serious and the most notorious. Judges and prosecutors do not take rape lightly, and any individual charged with rape will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you have been charged with rape, you face a variety of harsh legal penalties, such as prison, steep monetary fines, community service, mandatory counseling, mandatory STD/AIDS testing, and registration as a sex offender. Furthermore, rape accusations can severely damage your reputation, personal relationships, and future opportunities.

Contact our Tampa Bay Rape Attorneys

If you have been charged with rape in Tampa, it is vital that you contact an experienced sex crimes attorney immediately. The mere accusation of rape can result in long-lasting consequences that may haunt you for the rest of your life.

At Thomas & Paulk, we have successfully defended many clients charged with rape. We are very familiar with the Florida criminal defense system, and utilize highly effective strategies to beat your rape charges. We personally evaluate the case with our clients, and come up with a legal plan of action. We conduct our own investigation, interview witnesses, challenge evidence, and work relentlessly to persuade the judge and jury of our clients’ innocence. At Thomas & Paulk, all our clients receive an unparalleled level of commitment, personalized attention, and compassionate legal care.

If you are in need of a dedicated Tampa rape attorney, contact Thomas & Paulk today for your free consultation at (800) 239-3195!

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