Orange County - A Former Mr. USA and Mr. California from Orange County has found not guilty for the rape charges against him happened in April 2007.
John Livingstone, 52, was accused of raping a woman in 2007 and Riverside Superior Court had charged him with three felonies for raping.
The woman accused Livingstone for raping her. She claimed that she rejected him but he forced her, there was no report of violence or threats.
After a jury trial on Thursday, Livingstone found not guilty of the three felony charges, according to court records information.
Livingstone, from Orange County and worked as personal trainer. In 1982, he won Mr. USA and 1987 he won Mr. California. He also won Orange County Muscle Classic in the 2008.
Under California Criminal Law, penal code section 261, rape is a non-consensual sexual activity. By that defination, if an alleged victim didn't give the consent to the sex act, she could claim she is raped.
Rape is felony and is one of the serious sex crimes that are considered as violent crimes. Rape involves any kind of sexual act forced on someone against her will by means of violence, threat or fear. Rape is usually charged as a felony and if convicted, the punishments are very severe.
If you have been charged with rape or sexual assault charges, it is vital to consult an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney or a Rape defense Attorney immediately to make sure that your rights are protected.
How an Orange County Criminal Lawyer can Help you ?
At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our criminal defense attorneys are skilled and aggressive criminal attorneys specialized in rape crime defense and they will work tirelessly to defend your legal rights through the whole legal process.
Please contact us today at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation with a trusted and experienced Orange County Criminal Lawyer at Law Offices of Michael Guisti or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com
