Rape

Rape Charge Defence Lawyer

Rape is one of the most serious crimes under Queensland law. Rape is defined as penetration to any extent of a person’s vagina, anus or mouth without their consent.

Penalties

The maximum penalty for rape is life imprisonment.

Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a person convicted of rape will likely serve a sentence of imprisonment with actual custody.

Where penetration is attempted, but not actually achieved, a person may be charged with attempted rape.

Defences

There are various legal defences to answer a charge of rape. A commonly used rape charge defence is the ‘mistake of fact’ defence, which is outlined on our Sex offences page. Consent is also a defence.

Voluntary intoxication (of alcohol or drugs) is not a rape change defence but may be considered as part of the overall circumstances to determine if a person’s state of belief about consent was reasonable.

If you or someone you know is in need of a rape charge lawyer, contact the experts at Jasper Fogerty Lawyers. The first step is to contact our criminal defence law firm by submitting an online enquiry, calling 1800 ASK JFL, or sending an email to info@jasperfogerty.com.au. We will put you in touch with a qualified rape charge defence lawyer who will be on your side.

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