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MIAMI RAPE DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Have you been charged with rape in Miami?
Rape is considered to be a greater criminal offense than sodomy or sexual battery because it involves the nonconsensual sexual intercourse. A study back in 2003 estimated that approximately 11.1% of adult women in Florida have been victims of one or more completed forcible rapes during their lifetime, and Florida is particularly harsh on individuals who have been accused of this crime.
The majority of rape charges involve sexual contact between people who know each other and who even live together. If you have been accused of rape, either by a stranger or someone you know, your future relies on your ability to build a strong defense against your charges. A knowledgeable Miami criminal defense attorney at Parks & Braxton, PA can assist you with building a strong and powerful defense case so that you can avoid the penalties of a rape conviction.
The majority of rape charges involve sexual contact between people who know each other and who even live together. If you have been accused of rape, either by a stranger or someone you know, your future relies on your ability to build a strong defense against your charges. A knowledgeable Miami criminal defense attorney at Parks & Braxton, PA can assist you with building a strong and powerful defense case so that you can avoid the penalties of a rape conviction.
Sexual Battery: a Felony Offense
According to § 794.011 of Florida criminal law, sexual battery is a crime that involves sexual contact without the consent of the other party. There are many different circumstances to these cases that could warrant a different degree of penalty than another. For example, if an individual under 18 years of age commits sexual battery against an individual less than 12 years of age, it is considered a life felony. It is also a life felony to commit sexual battery on a person over the age of 12 while using a deadly weapon or other force.
It is a second degree felony to sexually assault an individual over the age of 12 without the use of violence. It is a first degree felony for conviction of rape of a minor. It is also possible to commit the act of rape even if you believe that there was consent. The most common way is statutory rape, which is a charge of having sex (even consensual) with an individual under the age of consent. The second way is to rape by fraud, which means tricking a person into thinking they are giving consent.
A Miami sex crime attorney from our firm is capable of providing the superior cross-examination that you need to challenge your accuser in the courtroom and question the motives behind their accusations. A surprisingly large number of rape accusations result from bitterness or jealousy, and you may be able to prove that your charges are illegitimate. Defending against rape charges can be extremely difficult without the help of an experienced defender because Florida law states that an individual can be convicted of rape based on the testimony of the victim alone.
It is a second degree felony to sexually assault an individual over the age of 12 without the use of violence. It is a first degree felony for conviction of rape of a minor. It is also possible to commit the act of rape even if you believe that there was consent. The most common way is statutory rape, which is a charge of having sex (even consensual) with an individual under the age of consent. The second way is to rape by fraud, which means tricking a person into thinking they are giving consent.
A Miami sex crime attorney from our firm is capable of providing the superior cross-examination that you need to challenge your accuser in the courtroom and question the motives behind their accusations. A surprisingly large number of rape accusations result from bitterness or jealousy, and you may be able to prove that your charges are illegitimate. Defending against rape charges can be extremely difficult without the help of an experienced defender because Florida law states that an individual can be convicted of rape based on the testimony of the victim alone.
If you are convicted of rape in Miami, the prison time that you will face ranges from five to fifteen years if you have no prior convictions. You will also be required to register as a sex offender in the national database. These harsh penalties will stay with you for the rest of your life, and you need to take action now to avoid conviction.
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