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Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Michael Via
Date: 06-03-2022
Case Number: 20-CR-000080
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jefferson County Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorney
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Louisville, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with rape, sodomy, sexual abuse and voyeurism.
Michael Via, age 52, was accused of raping a woman in 2019. The assault was videoed without the rapist's knowledge.
Kentucky Revised Statutes - Section 510.040 - Rape in the first degree
(1) A person is guilty of rape in the first degree when:
(a) He engages in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion; or
(b) He engages in sexual intercourse with another person who is incapable of consent because he:
1. Is physically helpless; or
2. Is less than twelve (12) years old.
(2) Rape in the first degree is a Class B felony unless the victim is under twelve (12) years old or receives a serious physical injury in which case it is a Class A felony.
Michael Via, age 52, was accused of raping a woman in 2019. The assault was videoed without the rapist's knowledge.
Kentucky Revised Statutes - Section 510.040 - Rape in the first degree
(1) A person is guilty of rape in the first degree when:
(a) He engages in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion; or
(b) He engages in sexual intercourse with another person who is incapable of consent because he:
1. Is physically helpless; or
2. Is less than twelve (12) years old.
(2) Rape in the first degree is a Class B felony unless the victim is under twelve (12) years old or receives a serious physical injury in which case it is a Class A felony.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Michael Via?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty.
Which court heard Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Michael Via?
This case was heard in District Court, Jefferson County, Kentucky, KY. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Michael Via?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jefferson County Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorney. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Louisville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Michael Via decided?
This case was decided on June 3, 2022.