Nashville Statutory Rape Lawyer
Defense for Charges of Statutory Rape in Tennessee
It often seems unfair. Although the minor may have looked like a legal adult, acted like an adult, and purposely lied about his or her age, you can still be arrested and convicted of statutory rape if you have had sexual relations with him or her.
If you have been charged with this crime, do not wait to involve a lawyer who will make sure your rights are upheld and your side of the story is heard. Our Nashville statutory rape defense attorneys at May McKinney have a long history of protecting the rights, reputation, and freedom of defendants across Tennessee who have been accused of statutory rape and other serious sex crimes. We do everything possible to keep our clients out of prison and their names off the sex offender registry.
To find out how a Nashville statutory rape lawyer at our firm can assist you, call (615) 265-6383.
Types of Statutory Rape Charges in Tennessee
There are different types of statutory rape charges under Tennessee law, depending on the age of the alleged victim and the age of the defendant at the time of the alleged offense:
- Statutory rape, which involves unlawful sexual penetration between a victim who is between 13 and 15 years old and a defendant who is at least 4 years older. It can also apply when the act involves someone 15 to 18 years old and a defendant who is at least 5 years older.
- Mitigated statutory rape, which involves unlawful sexual penetration between a victim who is between 15 and 18 years old and a defendant who is 4 to 5 years older. Both statutory rape and mitigated statutory rape are Class E felonies that carry one to six years of prison time, plus fines.
- Aggravated statutory rape, which involves unlawful sexual penetration between a victim who is between 13 and 18 years old and a defendant who is at least 10 years older. This is a Class D felony and carries 2 to 12 years of prison time, plus fines.
Our Nashville statutory rape defense lawyers also take on cases involving statutory rape by an authority figure.
Get Representation For Your Statutory Rape Case in TN
Have you been charged with statutory rape? If so, take prompt action. Choose a firm that has the wherewithal to effectively defend your constitutional rights while managing media fallout, job-related consequences, and the myriad other issues that may arise along with the charge or investigation. Our Nashville statutory rape defense attorneys have seen it all, handled it all, and represented people from all backgrounds and walks of life in the face of misdemeanor and felony sex crime charges.
Contact us online or at (615) 265-6383 for your confidential consultation with our Nashville statutory rape defense lawyers. We serve Nashville, Mount Juliet, Franklin, Brentwood, and all of Tennessee.
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"Do not give up hope"Words cannot express my gratitude and appreciation to Rob McKinney and his entire law firm. This was my first experience with needing legal representation. After speaking with other attorneys, I was told that there was not much they could be do for me. I was fully aware that the odds were stacked against me and I was losing hope. Mr. McKinney told me that he would fight for me and that is exactly what he did. I could not have asked for a better outcome. I highly recommend this firm- Anonymous
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I appreciate absolutely everything that you and your team have done for me. I could not have made a better decision than to have your representation during this horrific time in my life. Along the way, I feel like I was educated about the process and felt at ease with every step. The due diligence that was done on your behalf was top tier and goes without saying, simply awesome! The only regret I have is not coming to your first. You have my full support of referrals to anyone I hear that needs a great defense team in their corner, because I sure did! Again, Thank you!
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"Mr. McKinney is listed with Super Layers for a reason!"In the darkest and most ashamed moment of my life, Mr. McKinney with all of his kindness, encouragement, and unsurpassed knowledge for the Tennessee law was by my side. I am nearly 60 years old and never had a conflict in my life, let alone one that involved an uncontrollable emotional reaction, that resulted in a physical altercation. Yet under the influence of prescribed drugs for insomnia, anxiety management, and alcohol, I made a grave mistake which resulted in Class C Aggravated Assault Felony Charge. To complicate matters, I am not a resident of Tennessee. It goes without saying that Mr. McKinney has earned the utmost respect as a top tier lawyer from the Tennessee court system. He was able to professionally articulate my case to the court, emphasizing that I risk losing employment, showed that I voluntarily turned myself in, and that I was a first-time offender. The court listened to him and as a result he was able to negotiate terms that far exceeded my expectations. I spent a lot of time between my arrest and court appearance researching the standard outcomes for an aggravated assault charge in the State of Tennessee, and based on what I read, I expected the worst judgement to be passed down. Mr. McKinney however worked with the court system to not impose jailtime and an opportunity to have the charges expunged from my record. I know that I will forever be ashamed and grieve over the event, but he was able to provide me with the opportunity to work the rest of my life making this right to the victim, my family, and others that were emotionally impacted. Mr. McKinney is worth his weight in gold. He knows the law. He is respected. He is highly skilled as a lawyer. He is the very best. I only wish I met and got to know of him under better circumstances.- SB
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"You Have Proven Yourself"Thanks once more for your ability to get it reduced and if I ever need legal assistance in the future, you have proven yourself to me.- A.W.
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"Best criminal lawyer in Nashville."I have met with Mr. McKinney during a very difficult time. I was welcomed with open arms. Aside from being the best lawyer, he is a very caring person. He accomplished the impossible in my case. He worked relentlessly and brought my charges down from a serious felony to a misdemeanor. Which is unheard of from what I understand. I would have faced deportation but with his expertise and commitment to my case now I can become a citizen. Rob McKinney and his team gave me a second chance in life! For that I am forever grateful.- Pinar James
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"Maestro of the room"Rob is extremely intelligent and makes you feel comfortable at the same time considering your situation His staff is prompt knowledgeable and very kind Would recommend to anyone And would believe if they can not assist that they would lead you in the correct way It has been a pleasure These guys are worth every penny Thank you again- John
