QUESTION
Can a person get charged or convicted with rape when it never happened and it allegedly happened a year ago?
Asked on Sep 22nd, 2015 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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She was 16 turning 17. He was 19 turning 20. She and her mother stated she was 17 first but then said no she’s 16 turning 17 and he said he would not date her being that young and a year later, they are trying to get him on everything they can. Rape, aggravated assault, indecent assault, indecent aggravated assault, all of it there is no proof, no DNA was taken. The affidavit is her word.
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You can be convicted on her word alone. You shouldn't be convicted on her word alone if you have an experienced and prepared attorney who is dedicated to the case.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2015 at 5:58 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900