Sexual Harresment & Rape

Rape is a serious offense and one should be prepared if charged with rape case

Usually, when a man applies physical and mental force and does intercourse sexually with a female and that too without her consent, is called rape. It may involve brutal physical extortion, moreover, can cause serious physical as well as mental injury to the victim.

This kind of intercourse is considered as unlawful, as a man or a group of man use force and also threatens the victim to do sex without caring about her permission. Though the definition of rape can differ and it is possible that some state can consider gender as irrelevant to rape and they are more concerned about the consent of the victim or lack of it.

Are you defending yourself?

If you are charged with a rape case it means that you have forced someone to do sex or intercourse with you without getting the victim’s consent. It generally involves sexual activities and there are various types of crimes that can be considered as rape but the forceful rape is the most serious offense than others.

Various kinds and terms of rape

• Sexual assault
• Sexual battery
• Criminal sexual Penetration
• Oral sex no penetration
• Statutory rape
• Sexual touching without consent
• Child sexual abuse

All the above mentioned sexual crimes or offenses need to be addressed seriously under the judiciary system of any particular state or country, as it can destroy someone’s entire life whether social or personal.

If you are accused

• You should immediately appoint an attorney or an expert Lawyer for rape victim and furthermore
• You should be concerned about gathering and preserving important evidences such as clothes, some photos and even videos or other vital objects that has any relation with the victim.
• Make sure that you can gather crucial documents or such recordsof phone calls or GPS or computerthat also may include letters or even some emails relating to your case and at the same time try to preserve them as well.
• If you find some witnesses then list them, it can be anyone that you doubt can give some information related to that particular incident. Try to contact the witnesses, as they may have useful facts about the victim or even the accusations.

Finally, without having any hesitation share all those accumulated information with your attorney, because he or she can be the only savior for you.

Warnings

When someone is accused for rape, they must possess a clear idea about what should they do and what should not. Avoid talking to the alleged victim regarding the case. If your attorney or lawyer is not present, you should not be talking to any investigator. Do not agree for any test which is avoidable such as testing your DNA before arrest.