Yuma Rape Defense Attorney

Rape Charges in Yuma:  Get Legal Help.

When accused of rape your life and future is a serious concern; a conviction can lead to extensive prison time and the legal requirement of being registered as a sex offender.  Charges of rape can come as a surprise, especially in cases in which the sex was consensual and later is reported as a rape.  Some individuals have second thoughts, feel guilty, or in anger accuse an innocent person of the crime of rape, causing them terrible legal problems.  Addressing rape charges quickly with actions from a Yuma criminal defense lawyer is an urgent matter if you hope to fight to avoid the penalties you could suffer if convicted.

Rape Defense Lawyer in Yuma

The legal team at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC has extensive experience in defending rape charges and has many successful case outcomes.  We are aware of how to proceed with defending such cases and take special care in defending our clients.  A full assessment of the evidence, witness statements, lab evidence and other pertinent data must be undertaken at once.  There is often evidence that can be discovered that serves the client's case and seeking it with no delays is important.  As time moves forward, certain defense witnesses can become more difficult to find, and we may need to contact those who may be able to support your case with their statements and witness accounts.

In rape accusations, the alleged victim may be the only witness to the attack; in some cases there was no attack, and the accused client had no idea that they would later be charged with the serious crime of rape.  We are fully aware of all the types of situations that lead to a charge of rape, and will immediately initiate defense actions for you in your case.

Contact a Yuma Rape Defense Lawyer from our firm at once if you have been charged with rape.