Tampa & Sarasota Sex Crimes Lawyers
Experienced Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys
Anyone accused of violating another person sexually will face serious consequences in a criminal court of law. At Musca Law we provide clients accused of sex crimes throughout Tampa and Sarasota with excellent defense tactics and representation. State prosecutors will undoubtedly set forth to prove their case under any means to gain a win. They will make every attempt to gather evidence, witness testimony and dig into the past of anyone accused of a sex crime in an effort to convict. In addition, due to the heinous nature often associated with many sex crimes, the media may become involved by floating information throughout the community or possibly the nation through television placement, radio and print articles which in turn can ruin a person’s reputation regardless of their innocence.
Some people believe that it is often impossible to gain a victory in a sex crimes case. However, this is simply untrue. When you hire an experienced Sarasota or Tampa sex crimes lawyer not only will you be protecting your legal rights, but you will be increasing you chance at obtaining a case win. A skilled defense lawyer will aggressively fight by challenging and negotiating with the prosecution, including handling any media relations. Through the use of various legal resources and knowledge of the criminal court system a skilled attorney in many instances can reduce charges and in some cases even have charges dropped altogether - many times due to a lack of evidence, crime scene contamination or false allegations.
Sex Crime Defense in Sarasota and Tampa, Florida
At Musca Law we represent all complex sex crimes cases including the following:
- Rape Crimes
- Child Molestation
- Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Child
- Child Pornography
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Battery
- Incest
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution/Lewd Acts
- Human Trafficking
- Avoiding Registration as a Sex Offender
Registering as a Sex Offender
Depending on the type of sex crime committed and whether or not it is a first or a subsequent offense, a person will face several penalties if convicted. These penalties may range from up to 1 year to life incarceration, fines, victim restitution, community service, counseling, probation and parole. In addition to the above penalties, a person will also receive a lifetime mark on his or her criminal record and must register as a sex offender in the national sex offender registry. By registering as a sex offender, the sex crime committed by a person and their whereabouts can be viewed by the general public at all times. Anyone who fails to register may land back in jail, along with facing other penalties.
Contact an Defense Attorney for a Free Consultation
Please contact Musca Law today if you or a loved one is being accused of a sex crime and are in need of criminal defense in the Tampa or Sarasota, Florida area. A Sarasota or Tampa sex crimes attorney at our firm can sit down with you in a private setting to discuss your case and what legal steps must be taken in an effort to clear your name. Musca Law offers a free case consultation for clients to meet with a professional defense lawyer immediately. Please contact Musca Law today for superior legal representation.
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