Beating Criminal Sexual Conduct Charge

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) charges are extremely serious, and anyone who has been charged with a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th degree offense could face serious potential penalties. How a charge actually develops after an alleged action takes place is confusing to some.

Understanding the Charges

What you need is some basic information on sexual assault charges so you can wrap your head around what is happening to you.

2 main charges we are talking about is Assault & Battery of a Sexual Nature and Criminal Sexual Conduct.

Assault & Battery:

Sexual assault charges fall under the category of “assault and battery.” In general, assault and battery charges describe situations in which an individual unlawfully injures or attempts to injure another person. The sexual assault component is added when there’s a sexual nature to the behavior.

Criminal Sexual Conduct, commonly known as CSC:

Criminal Sexual Conduct is also known as CSC. It is more commonly referred to as “rape.” There are 4 CSC charges — 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree and 4th degree.

You may be wondering, “What’s the real difference between Sexual Assault and CSC?”

Sexual assault is not the same as criminal sexual conduct. The law classifies CSC/rape as including penetration, whereas sexual assault does not involve penetration.

Beat CSC Charge

Criminal Sexual Conduct cases, contrary to what you may have heard, can be beaten. These cases generally have few witnesses. Facts and the credibility of the evidence are of paramount importance. Forensic evidence is often not present so the case can turn into a battle of credibility. Explore the allegations and evidence in the case, interview witnesses, challenge the prosecutor’s case and evidence, and prepare a vigorous defense for trial.

Which defenses that may apply to you depend on the facts and circumstances of your particular case. An experienced sexual assault lawyer can go over your case and analyze if a defense is available to you.

It is life alternating to be charged with sexual assault. While most Americans maintain innocence until proved guilty, that is often not the case with these kinds of charges. Make sure that if you or someone you know is being investigated for sexual assault, that they have an experienced criminal defense attorney on their side, fighting for their freedom.

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