Alleged Georgia Kidnapper Now Facing Charges of Rape Due to Latest Investigation

As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I wrote a few days ago about a man, Adrian Zamarron, who was charged with aggravated assault in Georgia as well as kidnapping in Georgia. 

He has been accused of kidnapping a 15 year-old girl from a laundromat last Friday. Now after more investigation, Zamarron is also facing charges of rape. In today's post I will focus on the criminal offense of rape. 

Rape in Georgia

In O.C.G.A. § 16-6-1 of the Georgia Code, the law defines the offense of rape in Georgia as: 

A person commits rape when he has carnal knowledge of a female forcibly against her will or a female less than 10 years of age.

The law defines carnal knowledge when there is any penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ. The terms “forcibly” and “against her will” are two separate elements. ”Forcibly” means acts of physical force, threats of death or physical bodily harm, or mental coercion, such as intimidation. “Against her will” means without consent. 

Practice Note

Most sex crimes in Georgia as considered felony offenses. Rape is classified as a felony and has serious repercussions if convicted. If convicted of rape, the penalty can include up to life in prison, a statutory minimum of 25 years in prison followed by probation for life, or even the death penalty.

There are, however, wrongful accusations of rape. An experienced Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney can determine if a wrongful accusation has occurred. 

Our offices focus on Georgia Criminal Defenses. We can determine if a lesser punishment may apply. If you or a loved one has been accused of committing a crime in Georgia, contact our offices today.