Sexually based criminal offenses are treated especially harshly by both law enforcement and members of the general public in Florida. Even if you have never faced a criminal allegation of any kind before, a single conviction for a sex crime could have life-changing repercussions that may include steep fines, years in prison, and other penalties that may persist long after you complete your term of incarceration.
With all that being said, it is possible to fight back against charges like these with the help of an experienced defense attorney. At Rossen Law Firm, we know that dealing with charges like this may seem daunting and embarrassing, leaving you unsure of what your future holds. We are here to take that stress off of you. Let our team of Boca Raton sex crimes lawyers get to work for you— reach out today to get started.
While “sex crimes” are not laid out specifically under state law, they are understood to be offenses involving sexual behavior meant to give gratification to the alleged offender at the direct expense of someone who did not—or could not—consent. Some sex crimes, like indecent exposure, can be prosecuted as misdemeanors under certain circumstances, but the vast majority are categorized as felonies, whether they are forcible in nature or not.
Specific offenses that are almost always considered felony sex crimes in Florida include:
An experienced Boca Raton sex crime defense attorney can help build a strong and comprehensive defense against these or any other similar charges.
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In addition to thousands of dollars in fines and multiple years—sometimes even decades—of prison time, individuals convicted of sex offenses in Florida are also often sentenced to a lengthy term of probation after they are released. The terms of this probation can be surprisingly restrictive, as they may include requirements to:
On top of that, many sex crimes come with mandatory sex offender registration upon conviction. Failing to establish and/or maintain registration constitutes another serious criminal offense. A sex crimes lawyer in Boca Raton can go into specific detail about sanctions associated with a particular charge during a confidential consultation.
Fighting back against a sex crime allegation is by no means a simple process. Even if this is your first time dealing with any kind of criminal allegations, you might need substantial evidence and legal know-how on your side to achieve a positive final result—and more importantly, a result that does not carry severe criminal sanctions.
Help from our expert Boca Raton sex crimes lawyers can be key to effectively protecting your personal interests and rights. To set up a free strategy session with a knowledgeable member of our team, contact Rossen Law Firm today.
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