Leesburg Sex Crime Defense Attorney
Defending Against Sex Crime Charges in The Villages
If you are facing a criminal investigation for an alleged sex crime or have already been formally charged, your freedom and reputation may be in jeopardy. Sex offense convictions carry a stigma that can adversely impact your future indefinitely. Other penalties include incarceration, fines, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. Future employment, housing, and social relations may all be negatively affected by these penalties.
In this situation, your first move should be to retain the services of a highly qualified sex crime lawyer. You will want a strong defender, someone with the experience and skills necessary to give you the best chance for a favorable outcome. At the Law Office of Jody L. Fisher, our Leesburg sex crime defense lawyer has the qualifications you need. As a former prosecutor and lawyer with 17 years of court experience, our sex crime attorney understands cases from both sides of the courtroom. This unique perspective gives our criminal defense firm additional insight and defense capability.
Contact us to arrange a consultation about your case. Call (352) 503-4111 today.
Types of Sex Crimes in Florida
The state of Florida has enacted laws against various types of sexual offenses; these offenses have been divided into three general categories.
Florida Sex Crime Categories Include:
- Lewd/lascivious acts: Involve sexual activity with a minor younger than 16 such as battery, molestation, exhibition, or lewd conduct. Ignorance of the minor’s age is not an accepted defense.
- Sexual battery and/or rape: Defined as having non-consensual sex with another person through force, coercion, or when the victim is incapacitated. This charge can be enhanced under aggravating circumstances, such as when committed with a deadly weapon, committed against a child under 12, or when the victim has been drugged.
- Illegal sexual activity with minors/statutory rape: Statutory rape consists of a person aged 24 or older having sex with a minor aged 16 or 17. Ignorance of the minor’s age cannot be used as a defense.
Contact Us Today
Due to the high stakes involved in sex crime allegations, you should not hesitate to turn your case over to a dedicated criminal lawyer. At the Law Office of Jody L. Fisher, our Leesburg sex crime defense attorney can work vigorously to protect your rights and create defense strategies directed at minimizing or avoiding penalties. We can be by your side every step of the way with support and guidance.
Request a consultation online or call us at (352) 503-4111 today.