Connecticut Statutory Rape Defense Attorneys

At Berman & Russo, we provide aggressive and dedicated representation to people charged with statutory rape. With more than 25 years of experience handling sex crime cases in central Connecticut, we can help you fight your statutory rape charges.

In Connecticut, the age of consent is usually 16. A juvenile under the age of 16 cannot consent to sexual intercourse. Under the Connecticut penal code, you could be guilty of statutory rape if:

• You had sex with a juvenile under the age of 16 and you are more than three years older than the child
• You had sex with a juvenile under the age of 13 and you are more than two years older than the child
• You could also be guilty of statutory rape of a 16 or 17-year-old person if you were that person's guardian, psychotherapist, athletic coach or if the minor was a student at a school at which you were an employee.

At our firm, we understand the impact statutory rape charges can have on your life. We will diligently investigate the circumstances leading to your arrest and work to build a defense to your charges. Skilled at negotiations, plea bargaining and in the courtroom, our Connecticut statutory rape defense lawyer will fight to have your charges dismissed or to convince the prosecutor to reduce the charges against you.

To learn more about your legal rights and options, contact a Hartford County sex with minor charge attorney at our firm.