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Few things are worse than being falsely accused of sexual assault. When an innocent person is branded a rapist or a child molester, the devastating consequences can affect the accused’s entire family. While citizens are presumed innocent in court, that presumption does not exist with the public or the media outside of the courtroom. For the accused, fighting sexual assault allegations is the most serious battlehe or she will ever face.
Berry Law has successfully defended the rights of people falsely accused of sexual assault in Nebraska for over 50 years. We’re ready to do the same for you. Contact an Aurora sexual defense attorney at our office today.
Possible Sexual Assault Penalties
Nebraska state penalties for sexual assault charges vary based on several factors, including: whether or not there was penetration, the age of the alleged victim, and if the alleged victim was injured. Penalties are determined by the degree of the offense, as described below:
- Third degree sexual assault is non-consensual sexual contact which carries a term of up to a year in jail and sex offender registration for 15 years.
- Second degree sexual assault results in injury to the alleged victim. This is a felony carrying 1 to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of $25,000. It also requires sex offender registration.
- First degree sexual assault requires proof of sexual penetration and carries a term of 1 to 50 years in prison and potential lifetime sex offender registration.
In sex offense cases involving children, such as child molestation or child sexual assault, penalties increase drastically. For example, first degree sexual assault of a child carries a term of 20 years to life in prison with a 15-year mandatory minimum.
For Sexual Assault Defense in Hamilton County, Call Berry Law Today.
There are few things more horrifying than false sexual assault allegations. Often, rape allegations are easy to make but difficult to prove. At Berry Law, we have successfully defended the falsely accused using tools such as investigators, expert witnesses, and depositions to ferret out false sexual assault allegations.
If you have been falsely accused of sexual assault, contact our Aurora sexual assault defense attorneys at Berry Law.
