South Carolina Aggravated Sexual Assault Attorney
Charges of sexual assault and battery occur when sexual touching or penetration happens without consent. Even the simple touching of another without consent can be seen as sexual assault or battery. In South Carolina, offenses of rape, sexual assault and sexual battery are charged as criminal sexual conduct.
Depending on the specific circumstances of a case, convictions for criminal sexual conduct can result in up to 30 years in prison. With serious consequences on the line, it is important to have a serious defense on your side. At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, our sex crimes lawyers defend clients against even the most serious crimes throughout the region and state, including Greenwood County, Florence County, Spartanburg County and cities such as Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, Summerville and Rock Hill.
To learn more about how we can help defend your case in either state court or federal court, contact us at 866-645-8743 for a free consultation.
Defending Against Charges of Sexual Battery and Assault in South Carolina
Criminal sexual conduct such as rape and sexual battery is a felony offense and is categorized by degrees. The maximum sentence for a sex offense varies depending on the degree of the sex offense charged:
- Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree is punishable by a sentence of up to 30 years.
- Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree is punishable by a sentence of up to 20 years.
- Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree is punishable by a sentence of up to 10 years.
All too often, false accusations of sexual assault and battery are made against innocent people. When an accuser is motivated by anger or revenge toward the accused and sexual misconduct is alleged, the accused is unfairly forced to defend him- or herself against unwarranted charges. Additionally, consent is often an issue in sex assault cases. If the alleged victim was not a minor, had full mental capacity and the sex was consensual, you may have a valid defense.
An experienced criminal defense attorney can determine whether insufficient evidence or improper procedures by arresting or investigating officials may also be a defense against charges of sexual misconduct. If there is no DNA or credible witness to support a sex offense charge or if police failed to read you your Miranda rights prior to questioning, dismissing or lowering the charges against you may be options.
Helping You Through the Process
Our experienced Lexington sexual assault attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation into the charges against you and determine which defense is the best for your situation. For help through every step of the process of your sexual assault, battery, rape or other sex crime case, contact our office online or by calling 866-645-8743.
