Fighting Your Sexual Assault Charge

Florida views sexual assault as a serious crime, so if you’re charged with it, never take it lightly. Aside from the penalties and fines associated with it, being charged with sexual assault in Florida entails grave long-term consequences such as being registered as a sex offender.

Also known as rape, sexual abuse, and sexual battery, sexual assault is a crime that occurs when an accused individual intentionally commits any of the prohibited sexual activities enumerated in the state's sexual assault laws without the consent of the victim, or when the victim is a minor.

Every year, thousands of people in Florida are accused of sexual assault. Unfortunately, not all of these accusations are rightful or even factual. If you are wrongfully charged with this type of crime, the reputation you worked so hard for all your life can disappear in one fell swoop. A good criminal defense attorney can help you protect the reputation you hold so dear and fight for it on your behalf.

Sexual assault charges usually rely heavily on the testimony of the accused and victim, so to make sure your testimony helps your case, you need to plan it with your lawyer. Despite your best intentions, some of the things you might say may be misunderstood by the court. A good criminal lawyer can help you build your case and make sure your testimony is free from anything that can be used against you.