The exact allegation
The filed or investigated offense, required elements, dates, and jurisdiction must be identified.
Criminal defense · Iowa & Nebraska
A sexual-assault allegation can carry severe legal and personal consequences. The facts, evidence, procedures, and exact charge require a confidential review.
A careful first look
These matters can involve complex witness accounts, digital communications, forensic or medical evidence, timing, consent issues, and investigative procedures.
Do not contact an accuser or violate any no-contact or release condition. Seek advice about lawful ways to preserve information.
Questions to consider
These are examples, not a complete checklist. The relevant issues depend on the event, the people involved, the available records, and the applicable Iowa or Nebraska law.
The filed or investigated offense, required elements, dates, and jurisdiction must be identified.
Messages, social media, witness accounts, forensic material, and interviews may require careful handling.
Court orders, employment or school issues, public discussion, and no-contact requirements may affect immediate decisions.
Common questions
These answers are general and may not fit every situation.
Not without legal advice, and never in violation of a court order or request to avoid contact. Contact can create additional legal or evidentiary issues.
Keep documents and communications already lawfully available to you. Do not alter, delete, access, or obtain information unlawfully.
Attorney consultations are intended to be confidential, but representation begins only after the firm accepts the matter and confirms the relationship.
Talk with an attorney
Call Fitch & Stahle Law Office for a free initial consultation.