Fort Lauderdale Sex Crime Attorney
Sex Crime Defense Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale
Being charged with a sex crime is an extremely frightening experience. No crime seems to be considered 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 to cause general harm. 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 criminal attorney to protect your rights.
Sex Offender Registration
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, you need a criminal defense lawyer that will aggressively fight for your defense and who will make your case a top priority.
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. An attorney at our firm can defend your rights in the face of any type of sex crime charge, 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. When you work with our firm, you will be represented by a skilled trial lawyer and will have determined and capable legal support behind you. The criminal defense lawyer assisting you is a skilled negotiator, which is a crucial attribute of a defense attorney.
The penalties for sex offenses in Florida may be extreme. For example, a misdemeanor offense penalty may include up to one year in jail. A felony sex crime may have a minimum of 8 years in prison as a sentence. When children are involved in the charge, such as sexual assault 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 crime attorney at our law offices today to talk about your case and how we can assist you.
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