Consent is an ineffective defense to rape in Nevada when the victim is too incapacitated to give consent, is forced to give consent, or is under 16 years old. Nevada defines sexual assault (“rape”) as having sexual penetration with another person without his/her consent. Therefore a common defense to rape charges is that the “victim” …
An arrest does NOT guarantee a conviction. We may be able to get the charges reduced or dismissed without a trial. Visit our page on Nevada criminal defense laws to learn more.