Date Rape Defense in Dallas

Accused of sexual assault? Call a Dallas sexual assault attorney!

If you have been arrested or are being criminally investigated by law enforcement personnel for the crime of date rape, you need immediate legal representation. The attorney you select can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of your case – or whether you are ultimately charged, in cases where formal charges have not yet been filed. The help of an experienced and proven criminal defense lawyer cannot be overstated. Rape is a form of sexual assault and is generally charged as a felony with very serious consequences.

At Knight Law Office, you can bring your case to a former state prosecutor who is one of the most highly respected trial lawyers in Dallas County. Nelson Knight has been practicing law since 1998. As a Dallas criminal defense lawyer in private practice, his firm has been in operation since 2001. If you are looking for experience, courtroom skill, and strong advocacy, Knight Law Office fulfills the bill.

Understanding What Constitutes Date Rape

Date rape is described as sexual assault by someone known to the victim, generally a boyfriend or girlfriend, or a person seen socially, such as at social events, parties, outings, or at clubs. This type of rape or sexual assault can include physical or verbal threats or intimidation as well as alcohol or drugs used to coerce the victim into unwanted or un-consented sexual activity.

The sexual misconduct can include sexual intercourse, oral sex, or other types of sexual contact. The victim may be too drunk or drugged to understand what has occurred. The victim may also initially agree to the sex act but later have a change of mind which is overruled by the other party through force.

The underlying element in date rape is that the victim alleges that he or she did not consent to the sexual act. Women are the most common victims of alleged date rape. Men, however, can also be victims of this crime, most often from other men.