Sentenced for Sex Crime | Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer in Miami Beach
If being sentenced for a sex crime, a sexual assault defense lawyer in Miami Beach can defend your rights whether you are convicted of a misdemeanor or felony.
All sex crime charges are sensitive in nature and can often bring intense scrutiny from a judge or jury, but they’re not all punished in the same manner. In general, punishment for misdemeanors is not as severe as with felonies. Here’s a closer look.
What Happens if Sentenced for a Misdemeanor Sex Crime
Someone convicted of a misdemeanor and sentenced for a sex crime in Florida may face anywhere from a small fine and a few months probation to up to a year in jail.
Some examples of misdemeanor sex crimes and their punishments include the following list.
Indecent exposure –First degree misdemeanor results in up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Prostitution –According to the Florida 2012 statutes, the first offense results in a second degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine, and a second offense results in a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. A third offense results in a third degree felony charge, punishable by five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Unnatural and lascivious acts– Second degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
Even after someone is sentenced for a sex crime and has done his or her time in Florida, the harm to reputation and future employment has often already been done, even in the case of misdemeanors. That’s why if you’ve been charged with sexual assault, a defense lawyer is the first person you should contact about what to do next.
What Happens if Sentenced for a Felony Sex Crime
When someone is sentenced for a sex crime that’s classified as a felony, the punishment is more severe. Here’s a look at some felony sex crimes and their corresponding penalties, according to the 2012 Florida statutes.
Sexual battery without use of force or violence likely to cause serious injury
– Second-degree felony, results in up to 15 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine.
Sexual battery upon a person through threat of force or retaliation, or upon a person who is incapacitated or mentally defective
– First-degree felony, results in up to 30 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine.
Sexual battery with use of deadly force or violence that is likely to cause serious injury
– Life felony, results in 40 years to life in prison and a maximum $15,000 fine.
Sexual battery upon a person less than 12 years of age
– Capital felony, results in life in prison or capital punishment
How We Can Help
If you, a friend or a family member find themselves in a situation such as this, please call the Law Office of Scott A. Ferris, P.A. at 305 670-3330 right away. Scott A. Ferris, Esq. is a licensed criminal law attorney who has been practicing law since 1987. He is available whenever you need him to defend your rights. Please learn about our firm at www.FerrisLawFirm.com.