Fort Lauderdale Sex Crimes Lawyers
Musca Law, Attorneys at Law
Just being accused of or charged with a sex crime can ruin a person’s reputation and personal life. Sex crimes are aggressively prosecuted and a conviction may result in the severest of penalties. In addition, anyone convicted of a sex crime in Florida must register as a sex offender. At Musca Law, as experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers we take a hard stance against sex crimes allegations throughout Broward County, Florida. It is very important that we speak with you immediately if you have been accused of, formally charged with, or have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony sex crime offense.
Sex crime cases may come about due to false allegations, leading to the arrest and even conviction of many innocent people. At Musca Law we diligently conduct our own investigation in an effort to obtain evidence that may be very beneficial to our clients’ cases. As defense attorneys we are dedicated to protecting the legal rights of clients who have been charged with a sex crime throughout the entire criminal court process. Please contact a Fort Lauderdale sex crimes lawyer at Musca Law today for a free case consultation.
In Florida, a sex crimes conviction may result in the following penalties: up to life imprisonment or the death penalty for serious federal rape crime cases, sex offender registration, fines, community service, probation and parole.
Sex Crime Defense in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Musca Law provides an aggressive strategic defense against any type of sex crime, including:
Unwanted, forced or nonconsensual sexual intercourse or penetration with another.
Sexual abuse of a child that often includes touching or fondling a child in a sexual manner.
Unwanted sexual abuse of any person for one’s own sexual gratification. Often includes acts against minors and children.
The exposure of a person’s sexual organs in order to arouse the offender or to annoy or offend others.
Any unwanted sexual act that does not lead to procreation.
Displaying a child in a sexual manner, and/or erotic poses in photographs, or film, often seen in internet sex crimes cases.
A type of recruitment that often results in the kidnapping of both adults and/or children to work in the sex slave industry. Often referred to as sex trafficking.
- Prostitution/Lewd Acts/Solicitation
Prostitution involves performing sex acts for money or goods. Lewd acts may include sexual acts committed for one’s own sexual gratification that takes place in front of others who may be offended or alarmed. Solicitation is the offering of money or goods for sex often associated with prostitution.
Sexual assault can be verbal or visual or may involve any action of forcing a person to participate in an unwanted sex act, whether or not penetration is involved. Rape and child molestation are common forms of sexual assault.
Involves unwanted anal, oral or vaginal penetration with a sexual organ or with an object.
Sexual activity between family members.
- Sex Offender Registration Issues
Failure to register as a sex offender or people who would like to obtain permission from the courts to avoid having to register as a sex offender under specific circumstances, according to Florida Statute 943.04354.
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