Tampa Sex Crime DEFENSE Attorneys AND Sex Offense Lawyers

Our Tampa Sex Crime Defense Attorneys represent defendants against many types of illegal sexual activity ranging from less serious misdemeanor crimes such as prostitution, solicitation of a prostitute, or indecent exposure – to more severe sex offenses such as sexual battery or rape, which often result in a felony conviction.

We REPRESENT DEFENDANTS IN MANY types of sex crimeS including:

• Child Pornography Charges
• Indecent Exposure Of Sexual Organs
• Federal Child Pornography Charges
• Federal Sex Crimes
• Lewd and Lascivious Behavior including Battery, Conduct, Exhibition, and/or Molestation
• Prostitution Charges
• Registration as a Sex Offender or Sexual Predator

Sex crimes are some of the most brutal, violent and reprehensible criminal offenses in our society. The severity and shocking nature of these types of crimes tends to incite strong emotions among people, creating a push for swift prosecution and tough sentencing. Defendants are often judged in the public eye before all the evidence and circumstances of the allegations are even known.

In recent years there has been an unfortunate rise in false allegations against one another for sexual misconduct crimes. Accusations, pending charges, or a conviction for sex offense crimes can severely damage the reputation, livelihood and future of defendants. On average, anywhere from 2-10% of sexual assault allegations turn out to be false according to data collected over a 10 year period.

The presumption of guilt from people, police, or prosecutors looking to skip justice makes it a difficult battle for anyone facing these types of charges. Our sex crime defense lawyers fight for justice, due process, and a fighting chance.

When innocence isn’t enough and wild accusations are being thrown around, some may be inclined to make themselves available for questioning by the police questioning or interrogation without a sex crime defense attorney or legal counsel being present.  This is a dangerous move – will the prosecution be unbiased?  Will they be just?  And can a defendant possibly prepare themselves or be ready for the fight ahead of them when it comes to defending their reputation and livelihood?

At Fernandez Law Group, our Tampa Sex Crime Defense Lawyers are experienced in handling all types of sex crimes and we put multiple attorneys on each case.   Our Sex Crime Defense Attorneys are experienced and capable of providing aggressive defense.  Our legal team features former prosecutors who have a history of litigation in the court room, working to preserve the rights of our clients.  Contact us today for a FREE Consultation and Case Evaluation and learn how our Sex Crime Defense Lawyers can help defendants avoid prosecution for sex crimes.

Defending Charges against Sex CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Even if a conviction doesn’t result, being charged or investigated for a sex offense can have devastating consequences. Sex crime cases tend to have consequences that are more severe than for those charged of other crimes.

New laws requiring convicted defendants to register as sex offenders also create new and challenging aspects.

All 50 states and federal law prohibit sexual assault. While Florida and most states often handle sexual assault cases that meet their established criteria and law, cases that are more severe can trigger federal sex crime laws. Our sex crime defense lawyers are licensed to practice in both Florida state and federal courts, a distinction less than 10% of Florida attorneys can make.

Some cases might even have specifics that put a defendant in a situation where they could be tried for the same crime in both the state and federal levels. For example, crimes that violate federal laws often violate additional state laws. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that it is not double jeopardy if both federal and state courts try to judge the same case for different violation and punish those in accordance with their laws.

Federal Sex Crime Defense Attorneys often handle cases involving sexual fondling, forced sexual intercourse, forced sodomy, attempted rape, child molestation and incest.

On the federal level, punish for sexual assault ranges from fines to imprisonment, and convictions also require the defendant to join the national sex offenders’ registry.

Those who end up on the registry often face difficulty with current and future employment, restrictions and limitations on visiting public parts or schools and daycare facilities, in addition to complications in finding a place to live.

Our Sex Crime Defense Attorneys will work to explore many paths in order to properly defend the accused of any sexual assault charge. Consent, victim motivation, pleading innocent, insanity, or promoting doubt are other common defense avenues that may be pursued.