Missing Boston Teen Victim of Sex Trafficking

A missing Boston teenage girl was recently found employed as a dancer at a Providence, Rhode Island strip club. A second missing teen was also found when police discovered her at a man’s residence. The man was later arrested and charged with crimes related to the trafficking of both teenage girls.

An undercover operation led Providence police to arrest 51-year-old Troy Footman of Dorchester, RI and charge him with sex trafficking of a minor. Footman has been convicted of a long list of sex crimes including rape and running a prostitution ring.

To read more about this disturbing case of sex trafficking in Rhode Island, click on the following link:

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Sexual Assault Accusations

The laws in the State of Rhode Island are very clear on sexual assault and what constitutes the various degrees of sexual assault. 

Unless you are an attorney however, you have no way of knowing how to deal with a sexual assault accusation.

It is vital that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney if you have been accused or are being investigated for any kind of sexual assault. You may be tempted to try to handle the situation on your own, particularly if you're innocent of any wrong-doing.

There are several reasons why hiring an attorney first is the safest and most secure way to assure that you are dealt with fairly, and that the investigation is done properly without undue influence by the investigator. The main reason is that your attorney will be able to act as a liaison for you and law enforcement so that you don't say or do anything that could be taken in the wrong way.

Even people who are innocent of wrong-doing can make grave errors in judgment in such a stressful situation, and say things that could be taken out of context and used against them. Investigators are trained to recognize various facial expressions and speech inflections and may use anything you say against you at a later time.

If you are faced with having to listen to and respond to an investigator, listen quietly and tell them that you will need to talk to your attorney before you can answer any of their questions. If you do not already have an attorney, you need to contact one immediately.

RI Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald has extensive experience defending sexual assault cases of all kinds and can provide you with the highest quality legal representation.

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

To learn more about John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

3rd Degree Sexual Assault Case Result

Sexual Assault Case Results for Attorney John MacDonald

Criminal: 

November, 2012.  Client was charged with 3rd Degree Sexual Assault.  

This is the charge used when a consensual sexual encounter takes place between a 14 or 15 year old victim and the defendant is 18 or older. 

This charge requires sex offender registration for 15 years along with sex offender counseling.

Working with the Court and Attorney General, the charges were amended to a non-sex offense for a probationary period. 

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First Degree Sexual Assault in RI Case Result

Sexual Assault Criminal Defense Results by John MacDonald

October 2012: 

Client charged with FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL ASSAULT by Warwick Police.

Complainant told police she never consented to sexual intercourse with client after a house party because she was passed out.

The attorney general’s office pursued an indictment based upon the complainant being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated and therefore could not consent.

After a 6-day jury trial and three days of deliberation, the jury voted NOT GUILTY.

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If you have questions about this post or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney John E. MacDonald at 401.421.1440.

To learn more about John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.