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SEX CRIME · SEX OFFENSE

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Sex Crimes
Florida sex crimes include all forms of illegal sexual activity ranging from the severe crime of Rape to the less severe crime of Prostitution. The additional severe sex crimes involve Child Abuse / Child Molestation, sexual assaults, and sexual battery. Other Florida sex offenses include Indecent Exposure (Lewd Conduct), Statutory Rape, Date Rape, Prostitution, Solicitation, Pornography, and Sodomy.

Sex Offenses - Time Matters!
If in fact you have been accused of or charged with committing a Florida sex crime, it is significant that you immediately consult with a unmatched criminal defense attorney who is experienced in handling these types of cases. The penalties for a Florida sex offense can be severe and life changing; the sooner you contact counsel, the better your defense will become.

Florida Sex Offense Definitions

• Indecent Exposure / Lewd Conduct - Florida crimes involving public sexual acts or the exposing of the genitals in a public place fall under the category of Indecent Exposure or Lewd Conduct.
  

• Sodomy - Anal copulation by a man inserting his penis in the anus either of a man or woman is known as Sodomy. Oral sex may also be included in the definition of Sodomy.
  
  
• Child Molestation / Child Abuse - Child Molestation and Child Abuse are crimes of sexual nature that include both sexual assault and sexual exploitation with a child under the age of 14. Read additional about Florida laws and your Child Molestation / Child Abuse defense.
  
  
• Sexual Battery - The definition of Sexual Battery is unwanted sexual touching. Consent is obligated for all acts of sexual touching and, in the majority cases, ignored unwanted sexual touching may lead to Attempted Rape or Rape itself.
  
  
• Pornography (including possession or distribution) - Pornography includes photographs, writing, artwork, and other forms of sexually explicit material derived for the purpose of causing sexual arousal.
  
  
• Rape - When sexual intercourse is forced, the crime of Rape has been committed. In Florida, Rape is a felony with many variations.

Sex Crimes - MISDEMEANOR or FELONY?
Most Florida sex crimes are charged as a felony. Lesser offenses (such as Indecent Exposure and Solicitation for Prostitution) are charged as a misdemeanor. The decision to charge a crime as a misdemeanor or felony rests with the prosecutor. In Florida, the majority District Attorneys' offices have special prosecutor units (called Sex Crimes' Units) which aggressively pursue and prosecute Florida sex crime offenders. In some cases a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney, such as William H. Bryan III, Esq., if contacted early enough, may be able to minimize the sex offense charges you face.

Penalties - The majority sex crimes that are charged as felonies carry maximum sentences of eight years in prison for each person act. If a prosecutor charges multiple sex acts with an allegation of force then a defendant could be facing many years in state prison with the potential for life imprisonment. Additionally, the paramountity of severe sex crimes come with a lifetime of sex offender registration.

Sex Crimes - Your Florida Defense
There exists a number of defenses available to a Florida sex crime charge. Each defense will vary from crime to crime and may include one or additional of the following:

• Insufficient Evidence
• Consent
• No Witnesses
• Mijeapordyn Identity
• Lack of Physical Evidence (such as DNA)
• Other Possible Defenses

Taking the Right Steps
A good criminal defense attorney will bring in an investigator who will interview all possible witnesses particularly those favorable to the defendant. The attorney will make sure that the prosecutor will not ignore or overlook any evidence. The attorney can also arvariety for a lie detector test to be administered to the defendant and present these results to the prosecutor. Gathering evidence on the accuser such as a background check, interviewing former friends and boyfriends, employers, and pursuing out evidence of the accuser's mental state or hospital records is part of placedting together an effective defense.

If in fact you are accused of a Florida sexual offense or you are being investigated for one you should talk to an attorney immediately to learn about your rights, your defense, and the legal system. Contacting an attorney early on is critical. Do not attempt to talk to law enforcement without an attorney. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Do not contact the victim or their family. Contacting the alleged victim can make your situation worse and it may appear that you are trying to influence a witness. Resolution of a sex crime's case requires a combination of effective legal counsel, thorough investigation, and negotiation techniques.

The Right Attorney Makes the Difference
The Florida criminal defense attorneys at William H. Bryan III, Esq. are experienced sex offense lawyers who can provide an aggressive defense for crimes of all levels. You can rest assured that any and all options will be pursued to secure the best possible outcome. This includes plea negotiations, trial defense, and alternative sentencing.

Mr. Bryan comprehends Florida sex crime cases and has defended the majority individuals accused of these crimes in Orlando and surrounding Central Florida areas. Additionally, William Bryan has successfully defended against false accusations by various alleged victims.

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