Any time you face charges or even allegations that you committed a sex crime, you need to act swiftly and thoughtfully. Unfortunately, sex crime allegations, including sexual imposition, are alarmingly common today.
If you or your child is facing these allegations in Logan, OH, a sexual imposition lawyer like me has the experience to get you through this difficult time. I have successfully represented clients facing similar charges, including students, and I could use my decades of knowledge and skills as a defense attorney to help you.
If another person alleges that you went beyond their limits in an unwanted sexual manner, you could face sexual imposition charges. As outlined in Ohio Revised Code § 2907.06, the crime of sexual imposition occurs when someone makes offensive sexual contact with another person against their will, while knowing that the contact is unwanted and offensive.
ORC § 2907.01 states that sexual contact occurs when someone touches another person’s erogenous zones—such as their genitals, breasts, thighs, buttocks, or pubic region—for the purpose of sexual arousal.
Essentially, sexual imposition occurs when a person touches someone in a sexually explicit manner while knowing that the other person did not consent and would find that behavior offensive. But the line between innocent accident and actual intent can be muddied. For instance, a sexual imposition charge could arise out of a situation when two young adults are dancing closely at a party, leading to unwanted bodily contact.
If you have further questions about what the crime of sexual imposition entails, I could offer you helpful advice as an experienced Logan attorney.
Sexual imposition requires proof of unwanted sexual contact. In some cases, I could help you argue that the contact occurred with consent or, alternatively, prove that the sexual contact was unintentional. Additionally, under state law, you cannot face sexual imposition charges on the victim’s testimony alone, with no other evidence.
I have experience in forensics and DNA science, so I could closely examine each element of the prosecution’s sexual imposition evidence and identify errors in how they acquired or handled it. If the case rests on other witnesses’ testimony, I could investigate to see if they have a reason to give false testimony or look for proof that they consumed too much alcohol or were otherwise impaired when they observed the alleged contact.
If you face accusations of sexual imposition, your first tendency might be to speak out. You might assume that the charge only occurred because of a simple miscommunication and that you could resolve it by simply telling the truth. You may even want to post about what happened on social media. However, it is critical that you remain as silent as possible throughout the whole legal process.
If you want to discuss your case, you should only do so with me. Investigators will likely comb through your social media and other accounts looking for evidence they can use against you. The police or even a friend could misconstrue or misinterpret anything you say. If the police want to interview you, invoke your right to remain silent until I am there to assist you.
These charges need to be handled with care. As a Logan sexual imposition lawyer, I know how to help, so call my legal office today.
Stepfather was accused of Rape and GSI by stepdaughter shortly after wife/mother filed for divorce. Despite the timing of the allegations, the Stepfather was indicted on 6 counts of Rape and 6 counts of GSI alleging sexual abuse 2 years prior. At trial, Andrew elicited over 150 “I don’t know” responses from the alleged victim during cross-examination. The phrase “I don’t know” was the ringing mantra of Andrew’s closing argument. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all charges after only 30 minutes of deliberation.
