Provo Salt Lake City Utah Rape Lawyer

Sex Crimes Defense Attorney

Throughout the nation reports of rape and other sex crimes are at extremely high rates. Many rape and sexual violence offenses go unknown or unreported and many cases in which a rape is reported turn out to be false allegations made by the alleged victim.  Many rape allegations are made in order to get back at someone, a vendetta if you will.  It is unfortunate, but true and if you have been falsely accused of rape in Utah you must protect yourself with an excellent criminal defense team.

Salcido Law Firm Will Protect Your Rights

Contact the Utah criminal defense lawyers at Salcido Law Firm PLLC for rape defense throughout the state.  We understand that you are innocent until proven guilty and that just because someone has accused you of rape does not mean you are guilty of that offense.  Our job is to protect your rights and to make sure that you are protected throughout the criminal process, and if you have been falsely accused, to protect your liberty.

Utah Reports of Rape Higher than National Average

The rate of reported rape cases in Utah is no exception to the nation’s high rate of rape and sexual violence.  In fact the rate of reported rape cases in Utah is actually higher than the national average.  Other violent crimes in Utah such as robbery and murder are at half to a third of the nation’s rate.  Additionally, since some legitimate cases involving rape may go unreported and other false accusations are reported, there is really no way to make an accurate calculation as to how many rapes actually occur each year in Utah.

Some statistics show that one in eight women living in Utah will report be raped during their life time. One in fifty men living in Utah will report being the victim of some sort of sexual assault in their lifetime. One in three women living in Utah will report being victim to some sort of sexual assault.

Rape Charges are not Limited to Males

Rape charges are most often brought against men in Utah, but that is not to say that women cannot be charged with rape.  While ancient common law recognized rape as a crime that could be committed by men the judicial process now recognizes that such a crime may be committed by females as well.

Facing Rape Charges? Let Us Protect You

At Salcido Law Firm our sex crimes defense team are ready to stand between you and the overbearing State.  We will do everything in our power to protect your rights and ensure that you have a fair trial.  Call 801.413.1753 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.