What Evidence Should I Keep if Somebody Makes a False Sexual Assault Allegation?
If somebody in Minnesota makes a false sexual assault allegation against you, it is important that you slow down, take a breath, and carefully think about the kinds of evidence that you have in your possession that may support your innocence. Next, think about who else might have similar evidence that may help. Then, make sure you consult with the best Minnesota sexual assault defense attorney possible.
“Think of the kinds of documentation you already have that can prove this allegation is false.”
Here are some potential areas in which to look for evidence to support your position:
Documentation: Make sure that you keep relevant documents including emails, text messages, social media notes, letters, receipts, cards and other documents related to the allegations. The purpose is to support this alternate narrative that supports your claims. Hard evidence like this is important.
Contact Information: Collect the names, phone numbers, email addresses and contact information from people who have knowledge of events surrounding the allegations. This may help make sure that you don’t lose track of them.
Witness Statements: Sometimes, people forget things over time. As a result, collecting statements as soon after events as possible may help document your position. These same people may help provide character and reputation letters.
Video Footage and Still Photos: CCTV footage is everywhere and we are videotaped all of the time frequently without our even knowing about it. At the same time, many are erased regularly. Therefore this is a situation where time may really be of the essence. Still photos from phones and elsewhere may also document events and a timeline.
Timelines and Alibis: If there is evidence that can lock in timelines and an alibi, it is critical to retain that evidence. Think about who possesses that evidence if you do not. These might include receipts, credit card statements, phone records and more.
Physical Condition and/or Medical Record Evidence: If there is documentation such as photos, video or medical records or other documents that support injuries or lack thereof, save these as they may be important. This forensic evidence may undercut allegations.
Correspondence: Some people keep correspondence or other records of daily activities. If this is part of your practice, there may be evidence in these records that might be helpful in supporting your defense. Look at your calendar, you phone, google or wherever to acquire this information.
“The benefit of retaining evidence can help put you on the offensive if somebody makes a false allegation.”
The State has the burden of proof. They must present evidence to convince a jury that you are guilty. Having evidence of your own to dispute those allegations can be huge. An experienced Minnesota sexual assault criminal defense attorney can help you organize that evidence.
Jack Rice is a nationally known and respected criminal defense attorney. He is also a former prosecutor, a former CIA Officer and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Jack founded Jack Rice Defense to represent clients facing some of the most difficult criminal offenses imaginable. If you are facing allegations, an investigation or criminal charges, contact Jack Rice Defense for a free consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339. When your life is on the line, Jack Rice Defense.