“Date rape” refers to non-consensual sexual intercourse between two parties who were seeing each other in a social manner—such as being significant others, friends or acquaintances. Additionally, a person who is unconscious—whether due to consumption and influence of alcohol or controlled substances—when he or she lacks the conscious awareness possessed in the normal waking state. In Nevada, this sex crime is considered the same as sexual assault under NRS 200.366.
As a violation of Nevada sexual assault law, date rape is prosecuted as a category A felony, which is punishable by a life imprisonment sentence. Depending on several factors, including the age of the victim, whether or not the victim incurred substantial bodily harm, and whether the offender has previously been convicted of a sexual assault against a child—the offender may or may to be eligible for parole.
Keep in mind, an experienced criminal defense lawyer may be able to negotiate a resolution where a category A felony charge gets reduced substantially or the case dismissed altogether. With more than 20 years of legal experience and over 10,000 cases handled in state and federal courts, our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys at The Draskovich Law Group, Chtd are dedicated to protecting your rights and future.
If you are accused of date rape, request a free consultation with our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys at The Draskovich Law Group, Chtd today.