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Rape Attorneys in Oakland, CA

Experienced Rape Defense by Certified Criminal Law Specialists

False Allegations of Sexual Assault

False allegations of sexual assault happen all the time. A person is ashamed of sexual activity, or is angry or wants to hurt the other person. In this #metoo era, people know the police and the community will listen.

We successfully represent people accused of these devastating allegations – preventing charges from being filed, aggressively investigating cases, and litigating in the courts. Call the lawyers at Beles & Beles if you or a loved one has been falsely accused of a sexual assault crime.

What is Forcible Rape in California?

Forcible rape can be charged when a woman alleges sexual intercourse without her consent and with force, duress, threat or menace. These allegations can be devastating and come out of nowhere sometimes – a miffed ex, a person ashamed of their actions. The penalties are enormous, including prison time and lifetime sexual registration. We fight these charges with investigation into history and social media. We have successfully defended hundreds of these cases.

"In this #metoo era, people know the police and the community will listen. We successfully represent people accused of these devastating allegations – preventing charges from being filed, aggressively investigating cases, and litigating in the courts."

- Annie Beles, Partner

 What is rape of an "unconcious" person?

Penal Code section 261(a)(3) and (a)(4) are rape a person incapable of resisting because of an intoxicant and rape of an unconscious or asleep person. All too often you hear of an allegation of rape because a person was drunk or high, or feigned sleep. Many of these accusations are false. Consensual sex can occur when a person is drunk or high. [See False Allegations blog] We successfully defend these charges vigorously, with experts about alcohol, investigation and our years of experience.

What other sexual assault allegations are charged in a California rape case?

The concepts of “force” and “unconscious” apply equally to allegations of digital penetration and oral copulation. Look no further than the uproar over the Stanford “rapist” – who was accused of digital penetration of a person incapable of resisting. These types of allegations are equally terrifying to the accused – carrying mandatory prison time and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Call the lawyers at Beles & Beles if you or a loved one has been accused of digital penetration or oral copulation. Do not let your life be ruined by false allegations.

What is statutory rape under California law?

“Statutory rape” is technically defined as unlawful intercourse (sex) with someone under 18. Other sex acts, such as oral sex and digital penetration with a person under 18 are also illegal – even if it is consensual, even if both parties are under 18. The consequences can be serious if there is an age difference of over 10 years. We have successfully defended men and women in this difficult situation.

ACCUSED OF RAPE? WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Being accused of a sexual offense is a terrifying experience. We have helped hundreds of people through these situations successfully.

The rape defense lawyers at the Law Offices Of Beles & Beles have been aggressively defending clients charged with rape throughout the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. If you are facing allegations of any type of sexual misconduct in the East Bay including Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, Pleasanton or Concord, our defense attorneys will defend your freedom. We are the sex crimes defense specialists.

No matter what your situation is, we never judge and we will fight to protect your rights and keep you out of prison. Our goal in these situations is to discreetly defend you, protect your reputation and work to get the charges dropped.

Let a criminal law specialist and our team of experienced investigators and experts help you. To schedule a confidential consultation with one of our Oakland rape attorneys, contact the Law Offices of Beles & Beles today.

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Robert Beles - State Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Anne Beles - State Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Paul McCarthy - State Certified Appellate Law Specialist
Emilio Parker - State Certified Immigration Law Specialist
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    Oakland Office
    The Ordway Building
    1 Kaiser Plaza - Suite 2300
    Oakland, CA 94612
    Phone: (510) 836-0100
    Fax: 510-832-3690

    Hayward Office
    22320 Foothill Blvd.
    Hayward, CA 94541
    Phone: (510) 836-0100

    Fremont Office
    39560 Stevenson Place - St 217
    Fremont, CA 94536
    Phone: (510) 745-7755

    Pleasanton Office
    4900 Hopyard Rd. - Suite 100
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
    Phone: (925) 460-5400

    Walnut Creek Office
    2121 N. California Blvd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94507
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    San Jose, CA 95134
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