St. Petersburg Sex Crime Defense Attorney
State and federal laws criminalize a wide range of behavior and conduct commonly referred to as sex crimes. Being charged with a sex crime is a serious matter that requires immediate attention. At Joseph Montrone, Jr., I am a former prosecutor with significant experience litigating sex crime cases. I know how to defend such cases and can use my experience to challenge evidence, testimony, government action, and other factors on behalf of my clients.
Various Florida criminal offenses refer to sexual misconduct, such as:
- Sexual battery — What some people refer to as rape or sexual assault is charged as sexual battery under Florida law. This crime can involve allegations of penetration or other types of contact. Sexual battery is a second-degree felony if the victim is 12 years of age or older and the perpetrator does not use physical force or violence likely to cause serious personal injury. Rape or sexual battery upon a victim less than 12 years of age is a felony punishable by death or life imprisonment in many situations.
- Lewd and lascivious offenses — Generally, it is a misdemeanor of the second degree to commit any unnatural and lascivious act with another person. However, indecent exposure is a first-degree misdemeanor for a first offender and a felony charge for a repeat offender. Lewd or lascivious molestation of a minor is a felony, with the particular punishment depending upon the age of the victim.
- Prostitution — Charges for prostitution range from misdemeanors to serious felonies, depending on the number of prior convictions, the age of the persons involved, and other factors. Prostitution charges can be brought against the person performing sexual activity for hire, people who offer others for sexual purposes, and those who solicit prostitutes.
- Sexual misconduct — A person who abuses their position of authority to engage in sexual activity can be charged with sexual misconduct. This could occur in employer-employee and doctor-patient relationships.
Other sex crimes include computer-related offenses, such as possession of child pornography, seduction of a child via computer, and online solicitation of prostitution.
To discuss the specifics of your case, call my firm at (727) 617-6095. Every initial consultation is complimentary.
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