Sexual Offenses and Sex Crimes - Defense in Florida

Rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, child molestation, child pornography, prostitution, indecent exposure, and sexual harassment, are some of the offenses considered as sexual crimes in Florida. Depending on the seriousness of the charge, the offense can be considered a misdemeanor or a felony.

Due to today’s laws a sexual offense conviction can have a serious and long-lasting impact in anyone’s personal and professional life. Some sex crime trials attract the media attention, making the accused publicly known and leaving a social stigma even if he or she is later found not guilty.

Those found guilty of a sex crime are called sex offenders and are required by federal law to register with a law enforcement agency regularly. The frequency would depend on the type of the sex crime and on the age of the victim.

Sex Crimes - The Defense

The defense of a sexual offense charge is very often challenging and complicated. Sexual offenses are many times prosecuted without enough evidence. On top of this, the law’s inclination toward protecting the rights of the victim results many times in the exclusion of important and relevant evidence from the trial. It is also not uncommon for the suspect to be assumed guilty just because of the nature of the charges. All this make the decision of looking for the advice of a criminal defense lawyer specialized on this area of the law so important.

The lawyer you choose to represent you in court can make a big difference in the outcome of your case. Do not rely only in advertisement. Ask around. Experience and reputation does count.

If you or one of your loved ones has been charged with a sex offense or crime contact the Law Office of Mark NeJame in Orlando, Florida immediately. It is critical to start your defense as soon as possible. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at (407) 245-1232 or fill out our online form. You can also e-mail us at attorney@nejamelaw.com. If you call us after business hours, Orlando Criminal Attorney Mark NeJame, Michael LaFay, Eric Barker, Rajan Joshi or Haseeb Jabbar, will call you back as soon as possible.

We treat our customers with care, respect and confidentiality, and we will do anything we can do to get the best result on their behalf.