Sexual Assault Attorneys in Edwardsville, Illinois
Whether it's "date rape" or a charge of abuse, many sexual assault cases revolve around he said/she said. Getting to the truth can often mean wading through conflicting statements and issues regarding consent. Mix drugs and alcohol into the picture and it becomes an even more confusing predicament. There's nothing confusing, though, about a conviction for sexual assault: Not only does it mean mandatory jail time, but also a lifetime on the sex offender registration rolls.
At the law office of Polinske & Associates, P.C., we know how to help people who have been charged with sexual assault. Attorneys Brian Polinske is a former prosecutor with vast criminal defense and trial experience. If you have been charged with sexual assault, call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free) for a free lawyer consultation.
Dismantling the Prosecution's Case
Sexual assault is a criminal charge, meaning that the state has to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. We will listen to your side of the story and develop a legal strategy that takes advantage of weaknesses in the prosecution's case. We will look for issues with:
- Corroborating stories
- DNA or other forensic evidence
- Clinical/medical reports
- Statements made to the police
- Alleged victim/offender relationship
What Are You Waiting For?
If you have been charged with sexual assault and need skilled legal help from a veteran team of trial attorneys, contact us by e-mail or call us at 618-505-4213 (877-632-3089 toll-free). A free initial consultation is available when and where you need it.
Recent Successes
October 2011 - Madison County - Felony Sexual Assault - My client was charged with a very serious sexual assault crime. She consistently denied any unlawful contact with the minor. The Madison County Sheriff's Department investigated and kept pursuing the charges against her. We were able to negotiate a full dismissal of the felony charges against her.
April 2011 - Our client was charged with Class X and 1 sexual abuse claims. He faced up to 30 years in prison at 85%. I was able to convince the prosecutor that the State's case against my client was extremely weak. Ultimately he was found guilty of misdemeanor Battery and received only a fine and court supervision as his sentence. The felony charges were all dismissed by the State.
May 2010. My client, a financial sector profession, was arrested for allegedly committing a sexual assault upon a young child. She vehemently denied the allegations. We fully reviewed the case and decided to announce ready for trial. We scheduled a polygraph (lie detector) test for her and tendered her satisfactory completion of the test to the State. My client was facing up to 30 years if convicted. We submitted a long list of witnesses whom we subpoenaed for trial. The State ultimately dismissed the felony charges against my client. She is now able to continue working in the financial sector.
