WORLDWIDE MILITARY DEFENSE LAWYER
Sexual Assault and Rape
Sexual assault charges, which include rape and other offenses, are one of the biggest threats to servicemembers today. Recent changes in the law over the last several years have stacked the deck against anyone charged with sexual assault. The penalties are more severe, the rules of evidence favor the government, and the effects of a conviction can be devastating and last for a lifetime.
All of the recent media coverage of sexual assault in the military have created a toxic environment for anyone accused of sexual assault. The numbers of sexual assault prosecutions in the military has increased over 300% in the last couple of years. Service members convicted of sexual assault can face lengthy confinement, dishonorable discharges, sex offender registration, loss of custody of children, loss of the right to bare arms, and many other devastating life-long effects.
Colby Vokey has defended countless military defendants charged with sexual assault, such as rape, indecent assault, and other similar offenses.
- Army officer charged with rape and other sexual assault offenses after night of drinking and celebrating. Found not guilty of all rape and sexual assault offenses.
- Marine sergeant accused of sexual assault and fraternization by female Marine. Found not guilty of all charges.
- Colonel charged with sexual assault and sexual harassment. All charges dismissed before trial.
- Soldier charged with three counts of rape by 2 different women. Acquitted of all charges at trial.
- Lieutenant charged with forcible sodomy. Found not guilty and avoided a possible life sentence.