Fort Lauderdale Sex Crimes Attorney
Sex Crimes Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale
Being charged with a sex crime is an extremely frightening experience. No crime seems to be judged to be as horrible as a sex crime. Unfortunately it is also true that it is one of the easier charges to be brought against you with no crime having been committed. In some cases in an unhappy marriage, this could be used as an "attack" on the other partner, either in an effort to make it impossible to see the children, or just generally viciously. There are many instances in which an individual was charged with a sex crime that later was discovered to have been a false accusation. If you have been charged with a sex crime, it is crucial that you immediately contact a Fort Lauderdale sex crimes attorney to protect your rights.
Fort Lauderdale Sex Crimes Lawyer
New laws such as Megan's Law and Jessica's Law have made it mandatory to register as a sex offender if convicted of a sex crime. This sex offender status will follow you through life, and your name and address can be accessed by your neighbors on certain community websites. It is very serious to be convicted of a sex crime, and if you have been charged it is strongly advised that you contact the Law Office of Marshall Geisser to discuss your case. When facing such a charge, one wants an criminal defense attorney that will aggressively fight for your defense, and who will make your case the priority that you need it to be.
There are many types of sex crimes, and they carry varying penalties. All of them include prison time, it is just a matter of how long. Some can include life in prison. The Law Office of Marshall Geisser can defend you on all types of sex crimes, including the following:
An immediate and thorough review of the evidence against you is the first action that must be taken. Any flaws in the case against you can be discovered, including the circumstances of your arrest. Court challenges can be successfully made under certain circumstances. Many individuals have had the charges against them dismissed with an aggressive and thorough approach to criminal defense. The criminal defense lawyer assisting you is a skilled negotiator, which is a crucial attribute of a defense attorney. At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser, you will be represented by a skilled trial lawyer and will have determined and capable legal support behind you.
The penalties for sex offenses in Florida are extreme, based on some new laws. For example, a misdemeanor offense penalty includes up to one year in jail. A felony sex crime has a minimum of 8 years in prison. When children are involved in the charge, such as sexual assualt or attempted sexual assault on a child under 12 years old, the sentence could be as high as 30 years in prison. These are very, very serious penalties and you need the protection of a high quality criminal defense attorney to protect you.
Contact a Fort Lauderdale Sex Crimes Attorney from the Law Office of Marshall Geisser if you have been arrested and charged with a sex crime for high quality, dedicated criminal defense serving the areas of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County.
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