Protecting Clients From the Consequences of Serious Sex Charges
If you have been accused of rape in California, you could be facing serious consequences, including a prison sentence, a felony criminal record, the loss of your job, and lifetime registration as a sex offender. You need an experienced defense attorney on your side.
San Mateo rape defense lawyer Charles B. Smith — a former police officer and former prosecutor — has more than 25 years of California criminal law experience. Our firm helps clients aggressively pursue dismissals, acquittals and plea bargains in sex crime cases.
Offering Aggressive and Compassionate Defense Representation
In order to convict you of rape, the prosecution needs to prove that you deliberately forced sexual intercourse on someone against that person's will. Many rape charges are based on misunderstandings, and some are based on false accusations by people by ulterior motives.
If you have been charged with rape, we will carefully investigate the facts of your case and identify any opportunities to counteract the prosecution's evidence against you.
If it appears that the prosecution has enough evidence to prove its case, we can try to mitigate the penalties you face. Our firm has had significant success working with psychologists, psychiatrists and other experts to explain our clients' actions to the courts.
Call a San Francisco Sexual Assault Attorney at 650-425-7703
If you have been charged with date rape or stranger rape in California, you need aggressive legal representation. To schedule a free consultation, call us at 650-425-7703 or e-mail us. We accept credit cards, are available outside of regular business hours, and regularly visit our clients who are in jail.
