What do I do about an ex-girlfriend trying to charge me with rape?
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What do I do about an ex-girlfriend trying to charge me with rape?
My ex-girlfriend from 2 years ago is threatening to charge me with rape. Does the law still apply to an act from back then? If so, what do I do? There is no evidence that I committed the act but there’s also none saying I didn’t.
Asked on August 21, 2012 under Criminal Law, Utah
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney about the situation you have written about and what is your best legal recourse at the present. Right now the "ex" is only threatening you. For law enforcement to take her seriously she will need to file a police report against you and have some medical evidence that you in fact "raped" her which from what you have written does not seem possible.
Perhaps a cease and desist leter written by an attorney for you asking that she no longer contact you is in order?
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