Nothing can be more devastating than being falsely accused of rape. In a mere instant your entire life can be turned upside down. It’s terrible. And worst of all the police and system can just assume that the allegation is true, without taking time to actually investigate what happened.
We’ve looked into many allegations of rape of sexual assault that our investigation has revealed is unfounded. This includes everything from a spousal sexual assault claim made in the midst of a contested divorce, to an allegation made after a Tinder hookup.
It’s important to take any allegation seriously. You can be arrested, jailed, and prosecuted based on just a story. This applies to any sort of rape, sexual assault, child molestation, or fondling type allegation.
Because these allegations can seemingly come out of nowhere, even weeks or months after an alleged incident, it’s easy to be caught off guard. Police try to use this to their advantage as they can usually get the best and most incriminating evidence from people unprepared for how to respond.
You should not try to meet with the police, give a statement, or answer any questions on your own. Police have been trained in specialized questioning techniques designed to manipulate people into making harmful statements. If you want more on this Google Reid Technique False Confessions (and yes, the Reid Technique is still in use by South Carolina law enforcement agencies).
You should also not consent to any searches. This includes letting the police look at your smartphone, search your car, search your home, or take your DNA.
Do contact a lawyer with experience in defending against investigations as soon as you are aware of the allegation. Being accused of a sexual assault is a legal emergency. Delaying seeking legal help can greatly increase the chances that you will be arrested and convicted.
We're available to help immediately (same-day), and can quickly assemble a defense team and help strategize the best response. Call us at 1-888-301-6004.