Statutory Rape
The client was charged with statutory rape after allegedly having intercourse with an underage neighbor. This was a class B felony with up to 15 years in prison possible. Ruth was able to point out inconsistencies in the alleged victims' testimony in a deposition and show that what occurred did not meet the elements of the crime charged. The rape charge was dismissed, and other peripheral charges were pleaded with time served.
Practice area(s): Criminal Defense
