If you’ve been falsely accused of sexual assault, it’s critical that you take immediate and strategic action to protect your reputation, rights, and future. These cases are incredibly serious, and even false accusations can result in devastating legal, professional, and personal consequences.
Here’s what you should do right away:
- Do Not Contact the Accuser:
Avoid all direct or indirect communication. Any attempt to explain or defend yourself can be misinterpreted or used against you. - Do Not Speak to Law Enforcement Without a Lawyer:
You may feel the urge to clear your name quickly, but speaking to police without legal representation can seriously damage your case—even if you’re innocent. - Preserve Evidence:
Save any texts, emails, social media messages, videos, or witnesses that may support your version of events or disprove the accusation. - Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately:
You need legal counsel with a deep understanding of sexual assault laws, forensic evidence, and prosecutorial strategies.
At Simmons & Wagner, our team brings decades of experience on both sides of the courtroom as former Orange County District Attorneys. We know exactly how prosecutors build these cases—and we know how to dismantle them. We take swift, aggressive action to protect our clients from wrongful charges, media damage, and long-term legal consequences.
Falsely accused? Don’t wait. Contact us today for a confidential case review and let us begin building your defense before formal charges are even filed.