If you have been falsely accused of a sex crime, you may be wondering why someone would make such an accusation? As you likely know, false sexual accusations have the power to ruin lives, sometimes permanently tarnishing someone’s reputation, destroying their business or livelihood, and drastically affecting interpersonal relationships— not to mention the legal consequences.
“When it comes to false sexual accusations, it is usually someone very close to the defendant who is making the false claim,” said Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding Wichita sex crimes attorney at the McConnell Law Firm.
Specializing in criminal defense and false sexual accusations, the McConnell Law Firm has developed a list of common motivators for false accusers. Of course, every case is different, and no conclusions should be drawn without first consulting an attorney about the specifics of your case.
Common Motivators for False Accusers
- An ex-spouse (or soon-to-be-ex-spouse) may make the accusation for some type of leverage.
- An adult or child may be seeking revenge or may wish to ruin the reputation of a family member, friend, or coworker. This type of accusation could include a teenager who is angry at their parent or step-parent and wishes to “get even.”
- An adult may be ashamed that they consented to sexual intercourse (perhaps they are even married) and wish to hide the fact that the intercourse was consensual.
- It is possible that an adult or child has falsely identified you since sex crimes frequently occur in poorly lit places or when drugs/alcohol are involved.
- A child or even an unstable adult may make the accusation out of a desire for attention.
- A child or mentally impaired individual may make the accusation because they have been confused by outside information and may have even been coerced into believing an untrue story.
Defending Against a False Sexual Accusation
If you are in the Wichita, Kansas, area and have been accused of a false sexual offense, the McConnell Law Firm sex crimes attorneys can help. Specializing in false sexual accusations, our team is led by McConnell, who strives to leave no stone unturned in defense of our clients.
In a recent case, a Wichita man was falsely accused of rape. McConnell spent the next year heavily investigating the case, utilizing private investigators, medical experts, and even an anonymous letter to form the defense that resulted in the dismissal of charges.
Please contact the McConnell Law Firm at (316) 243-5903 for a free consultation. We look forward to helping you!
