Milwaukee and Waukesha Sexual Assault
Sexual assault involves any crime based on unwanted sexual contact. Most people only consider rape when they hear the phrase sexual assault, but in reality, a variety of crimes also fall under the term:
- Rape or attempted rape
- Incest
- Exhibitionism or voyeurism
- Child sex assault
- Obscene phone calls
- Sexual harassment
The key common element in a case of sex assault in Waukesha or Milwaukee is a loss of power or control by the victim over a sexual experience.
Sexual assault cases carry some of the most extreme penalties in the American judicial system, including incarceration, fines, and public registration as a sex offender. If you face charges of sexual assault in Milwaukee or Waukesha, you need experienced sexual assault lawyers who understand the local jurisdiction. You need to make an appointment at the law firm of Hayes & Rothstein.
Sexual assault attorneys in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sexual assault and abuse cases in Milwaukee and Waukesha are often highly complex, sometimes involving testimony of family members and children. Furthermore, prosecutors often find themselves under extreme pressure to secure convictions in sexual assault cases, making the jobs of defense attorneys all the more difficult.
Sexual assault attorneys in Waukesha and Milwaukee are often able to formulate strong defenses through careful pretrial research. Laws of evidence are unique in sexual assault cases, leading prosecutors to attempt to build cases on evidence of questionable admissibility. An experienced attorney working for your defense may well be able to get key evidence against you ruled as irrelevant or inadmissible—this is often a major victory in a sexual assault case.
How our Waukesha sexual assault lawyers can help
Our experienced sexual assault lawyers can also:
- Leverage our experience with local sexual assault laws to determine the proper legal defense for you particular case
- Put our familiarity with local authorities to help negotiate your case, possibly leading to the dismissal of more serious charges
- Handle the overwhelming amount of paperwork and legal filings you face, allowing you to focus on keeping your life in order and handling the potentially explosive emotional fallout of sexual assault allegations
Respected legal assistance with sexual assault laws in Waukesha and Milwaukee
Over 90 percent of our clients are referred to us by satisfied clients or members of the legal community who are impressed when they see our work in court.
Our founding partners each have an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatingSM from Martindale-Hubbell®, a sign of respect from their peers—who also name them annually to the SuperLawyers list. For a free initial consultation with an experienced Milwaukee lawyer, make an appointment at the law firm of Hayes & Rothstein.
