NOT GUILTY: Attorney Goldstein Wins Rape Trial
Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer Zak Goldstein
Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer Zak T. Goldstein recently won a full acquittal for his client in the case of Commonwealth v. LJ. In this difficult case, prosecutors alleged that LJ had sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s 9-year-old daughter while the girlfriend was sleeping. Based on the statements of the complainant and the complainant’s mother, who claimed to have seen some suspicious behavior but had not gone to police, prosecutors arrested LJ and charged him with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault, and related charges.
LJ rejected an offer to plead to time served and misdemeanor charges despite knowing that a conviction could result in a life sentence. Attorney Goldstein represented LJ during one of Philadelphia’s first jury trials since resuming trials during the COVID pandemic and successfully challenged the complainant’s credibility on the stand. By highlighting major inconsistencies in her testimony and presenting forensic evidence which made it unlikely that LJ had assaulted her on the day in question, Attorney Goldstein was able to obtain a full acquittal for LJ. LJ will now be released and will not have to register as a sex offender or spend time in prison.
These cases are very serious and often difficult to win, but the Philadelphia criminal defense lawyers of Goldstein Mehta LLC are not afraid to take challenging cases to trial.
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Goldstein Mehta LLC Criminal Lawyers
If you are facing criminal charges or under investigation by the police, we can help. We have successfully defended thousands of clients against criminal charges in courts throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We have successfully obtained full acquittals in cases involving charges such as Conspiracy, Aggravated Assault, Rape, and Murder. Our award-winning Philadelphia criminal defense lawyers offer a free criminal defense strategy session to any potential client. Call 267-225-2545 to speak with an experienced and understanding defense attorney today.
