New Hampshire Rape Defense Lawyer

Defending Against Rape Charges in New Hampshire

Under New Hampshire state law (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §632-A:2), rape is referred to as aggravated felonious sexual assault, includes sexual penetration, and may depend on a number of circumstances, including: the use of physical force, a victim's helplessness to resist, the application of coercion, false imprisonment, extortion, the administration of intoxicating substances, sexual contact in a medical environment, surprise, incest, authority over the victim, disability of the victim and age of the victim.

New Hampshire has additional sexual offenses for both Felonious Sexual Assault (N.H. Rev. stat. Ann §632-A:3) and Sexual Assault (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §632-A:4) both of which account for sexual contact and sexual penetration in a number of different circumstances. These offenses as well as the offense of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault may be dealt with by jail and prison time, include varying sex offender registration obligations as well as the potential for a period of supervised probation.

Contact us today to set up a consultation appointment and learn exactly what our rape defense lawyer in New Hampshire can do to defend you from a felony conviction.

Common Defenses Against Charges of Rape

After being charged with rape or any sexual offense, it is vital that you retain an aggressive and capable legal defense in order to fight your charges. Charges of sexual impropriety arise out of a variety of disputed circumstances. Difficult family circumstances, employment relationships, and romantic encounters frequently give rise to rape allegations. Improper motives to advance sexual allegations of wrongdoing are common in order to gain strategic advantage in a variety of contexts. Mental health and scientific issues often play a role in defending such cases. Understanding the accuser is critical to formulating a defense.

Our attorneys have regularly sought otherwise confidential mental health, educational and family court records in order to uncover a history of lying and of other mental health defects. The representation of a skilled New Hampshire criminal lawyer may be critical in your effort to avoid a conviction. Aggravated felonious sexual assault and felonious sexual assault are felonies punishable by lengthy prison sentences, onerous sex offender registration obligations, and required sex offender treatment. These consequences can last a lifetime. Sexual Assault is a Misdemeanor but still may be punishable with a significant jail sentence and sex offender registration obligation.

Contact Our New Hampshire Rape Defense Lawyer Today

Sex crime charges, especially those involving sexual assault, are some of the hardest to fight in court. Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is one of the largest and most successful criminal law firms in New Hampshire and can provide the aggressive defense that you need. Our defense attorneys include former prosecutors at the State and County level. They understand allegations of sexual wrongdoing and know how to defend them. Members of our legal team have received awards and accolades ranging from high Avvo ratings to inclusion in New Hampshire Super Lawyers® and the Union Leader's "40 Under 40" list.

The firm of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. has been in practice for more than 30 years and works as a team to defend clients from all types of sex crime charges. Contact us today to learn more to get started with our New Hampshire rape defense attorney.