Could I Face Rape Charges in Minnesota for an Allegation from 30, 40, 50 years ago?
In many ways, it is hard to conceive. It might feel like a bolt of lightning out of a clear blue sky. What happens if somebody makes an allegation of sexual assault against you in Minnesota? That’s bad enough. However, what happens if that allegation goes back into the 1990’s? How about the 1980’s? What about the 1970’s or before that? How could you possibly defend yourself against such claims? Contemplate the devastation that could cause to your whole life, the lives of your loved ones and the life that you have built over decades. If you are facing allegations of sexual assault, child molestation, date rape or more here in Minnesota, make sure you sit down with an experienced Sex Crimes criminal defense attorney.
Could you be charged in Minnesota with rape, whether from yesterday or 50 years ago, based upon the words of one person without any other proof? The short answer is yes.”
Minnesota changed the statute on September 15, 2021. When it comes to most Sex Crimes, from now on, there is no statute of limitations for 1st degree criminal sexual conduct, 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct, 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct and 4th degree criminal sexual conduct. This means that you could be prosecuted at any time for the rest of your life in the event that somebody wants to make allegations against you and the County Attorney wants to open an investigation.
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Of course, what makes it worse is how can you possibly defend yourself against these kinds of allegations? After all, how do you find witnesses? How do you find evidence? This is even more true after all of these years. Now, the State still has the burden of proof but how much proof do you think they might need if somebody is a good actor, a good story teller, or dare I say it, a good liar? This is the fear of being charged all of these years.
“Memories fade, hysteria can build and people can get wrapped up in the drama which can create of life its own.”
If you are facing serious criminal sexual conduct charges, rape and more, because there is no longer a statute of limitations, having an experienced Sex Crimes criminal defense attorney by your side can make all of the difference. Jack Rice is a St. Paul based Sex Crimes lawyer, former prosecutor, former CIA Officer, Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Founder of Jack Rice Defense.
“People make up stories for all kinds of reasons, notoriety, attention, revenge and more. Claims of sexual assault are no different.”
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Contact Jack Rice Defense in St. Paul, Minnesota for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. Jack’s got your back.