Rape cases in New York increased in 2018, reports the NYPD. There were 903 reported cases from January to June — a 33 percent rise from the 678 cases reported during the same period in 2017. The NYPD attributes this to the likelihood that victims now feel more comfortable reporting rape incidents to the authorities. Some of the reports, however, are false allegations meant to hurt an innocent individual’s reputation.

Act Quickly on False Accusations of Rape or Attempted Rape

False rape allegations may be a result of false memories or blatant lies. They pertain to situations wherein (a) somebody files a report of sexual assault when no sexual conduct actually occurred, (b) somebody claims that there was sexual assault when the encounter was consensual, or (c) somebody accuses a person of rape when the complainant knows that the assailant was a different person.

Here are examples of individuals who have been wrongfully accused of rape:

  • You break up with your significant other and, suddenly, your ex is telling everyone a story of how you raped them when no such encounter actually happened.
  • You bring your partner to a party. After a couple of drinks and since neither of you is intoxicated, you two agree to have sex. One week later, your partner claims that you raped them — even though there was consent from both sides.
  • You start dating someone and they file a rape case against you when, in reality, the assailant was somebody who they previously dated.

Reports of sexual assault may inflict a lifetime of professional and psychological harm on the defendant. These allegations of rape or attempted rape may also lead to strained relationships with family and friends. So whether you were falsely accused of rape by someone with accidental self-deception or by someone with intent to hurt your reputation, immediately contact a lawyer to defend you.

Get in Touch Today

Although many people file cases of sexual assault in New York, false allegations of rape or attempted rape are also a reality. Before such accusations negatively affect your life, work with a lawyer who will defend you from wrongful accusations and clear your name.

If you were falsely accused of sexual assault, get in touch today for a free 15-minute consultation. As a former NY prosecutor, I will provide insightful legal assistance and strong legal representation in court to prove that the allegations were wrong.