Rape accusations are one of the most serious in the books.
In addition to legal ramifications and jail time, many people convicted or even accused of rape and sexual assault suffer losses in their personal lives, as well. Additionally, anyone convicted of certain sex crimes in Ohio is forced to register on the sex offender registry, which can lead to barriers in employment, education, and housing.
But at Hiltner Trial Lawyers, it’s our job to tell your side of the story.
Every state in the U.S. has slightly different laws when it comes to rape and sexual assault.
“any form of unwanted sexual contact obtained without consent and/or obtained through the use of force, threat of force, intimidation, or coercion.”
However, it’s important to note that in Ohio, someone can also be charged with rape if they:
“engaged in sexual conduct with another person who is not their spouse, or is their spouse but lives separately, and:
Rape is typically considered a first degree felony, but there are some elements that can exacerbate the punishment, such as:
A 40-year-old Delaware County, Ohio man was charged with assaulting, raping, and kidnapping his wife in 2005. Max Hiltner was brought in to help try the case by local counsel. This case was originally dismissed, only to be reopened 11 years later in 2016. These charges rested on the word of the alleged victim and local police officers. If convicted, Hiltner’s client could have faced over 30 years in prison. During the four-day trial, Hiltner presented evidence of witness dishonesty and faulty investigation and advocated passionately for his client. This ultimately led the jury to find not guilty verdicts on all felony charges. Out of the 30 years in prison the client was facing, he received zero.
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