Mark Singer Case Results: State v. A.W.
AW was being investigating for having sex with a family member while that person was passed out due to either drug or alcohol intoxication. A.W. called The Maine Criminal Defense Group immediately after receiving a call from law enforcement. Attorney Mark Singer began a pre-indictment investigation and learned that the “victim” was likely intoxicated and had been hitting on this distant “cousin” all night.
We further surmised after interviewing the client that the “victim” was likely embarrassed and ashamed that he/she had sexual intercourse with our client that night, the knowledge of which, if it was made public, would result in the “victim” being ostracized from the family, which provided a motive for the “victim” to lie about what happened that night.
We provided a defense for our client, which included a general narrative of what happened that night, and gave the narrative to the investigating detective.
Conclusion
We also spoke frequently with the prosecutor’s office, advocating for our client, and reminding them how embarrassing it would be for the “victim” to testify at trial, and that our client planned on testifying that the “victim” hit on him and initiated the sexual contact. Ultimately, Attorney Singer was prepared to turn the tables on the “victim” and the government, which resulted in no charges being filed against our client.
