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Minnesota Rape Defense Lawyer

Rape is a sex crime, involving penetration, that is defined under Minnesota laws concerning “criminal sexual conduct”. There are different classifications of rape depending on the age of the victim, whether a weapon was used, whether the victim was injured and the overall nature of the offense.

Call (763) 323-6555, or contact us by e-mail, to schedule a free consultation. Protect your rights if you’ve been charged with rape.

In most cases, rape is a felony offense, and may, therefore, be punishable by at least one year in a state correctional facility, and heavy fines.

To have the best opportunity of avoiding serious penalties for rape, it is important to consult with a Twin Cities criminal defense attorney who is familiar with handling these types of cases.

Here are the specific offenses related to rape in Minnesota:

First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: Sexual penetration in any one of more of the following circumstances:

  • The victim under the age of 13, when the defendant is more than 3 years older than the victim;
  • The victim is 13 to 15 years old and the defendant is at least 4 years older than the victim and in a position of authority or power, and uses this authority to make the victim submit;
  • The victim is under 16 and the defendant has a significant relationship with the victim, uses force or threats, causes the victim to be in true fear of harm, injures the victim, or commits multiple acts over time;
  • The defendant places the victim in reasonable fear of serious injury;
  • The defendant uses a weapon in the commission of the crime;
  • The defendant injures the victim by using force or threats;
  • The defendant injures the victim and knows or should have reasonably known that the victim was physically helpless or mentally impaired/disabled; or
  • The defendant commits the offense with the help of others.

Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: Sexual penetration in any one or more of the following circumstances:

  • The victim is under 13 years old and the defendant is less than 3 years older;
  • The victim is 13 to 15 years old and the defendant is 2 years older than the victim;
  • The victim is 16 or 17 years old and the defendant has a significant relationship with the victim;
  • The victim is 16 or 17 and the defendant is in a position of authority or power over the victim and is 4 years older than the victim and uses this power to get the victim to submit;
  • The victim is 16 or 17 years old and the defendant has a significant relationship with the victim and uses force, threats or coercion, places the victim in reasonable fear of serious injury, causes injury to the victim or commits multiple acts over time;
  • The defendant uses force or coercion to commit the offense; or
  • The defendant is a health care professional or psychotherapist and the victim is a patient and the act occurs under the guise of a bona fide medical purpose or occurs during a therapy session.

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It is important to act swiftly after you’ve been arrested, or charged with rape. The sooner you involve a lawyer, the better able we will be to gather evidence, interview essential witnesses, and to address other important elements of your case.

Call our law firm now for a free consultation with one of our experienced Minnesota rape defense attorneys: (763) 323-6555.

Client Testimonial: “Attorney Jason Brown explained the court process to us and answered all of our questions in terms we could comprehend. He made a very tough and uneasy time straightforward and comfortable.” – Roger S., Champlin, Minnesota

Our Minnesota rape defense lawyers represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.

We defend those accused of rape in Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Sherburne, Wright, Scott, Dakota, Chisago, Washington and Isanti County.

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