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Broward County Sex Crime Defense Lawyer
Solid Defense Fighting Against Sex Crime Allegations in Fort Lauderdale, FL
If you have been accused of a sex crime in Fort Lauderdale or Broward County, you should seek immediate counsel from a qualified Florida sex crime attorney in order to help you to clear your name and move on with your life. Wichman Law Firm has a top rated criminal defense attorney in Broward County that can help you with whatever level or type of sex crime you are facing by building you a strong defense that is both proactive and reactive at the appropriate times during the states of the investigation and any litigation proceedings in court.
There are a variety of sex crimes of which people are accused of, and for each type of sex crime the consequences can be different, as well as different for each person given their unique characteristics or background. Our Fort Lauderdale sex crime attorney can help you to bring about the best defense possible to such a serious accusation and has experience and success in defending cases of this sensitive nature.
The Fort Lauderdale sex crime defense lawyer at WLF will not stop fighting until the case is resolved in the most favorable way for you. To discuss your defense strategy and begin to put your case on the best track possible, call our Broward county criminal defense lawyer today at (954) 373-1520. We serve clients in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and throughout the rest of South Florida.
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Common Sex Crime Charges our Fort Lauderdale Sex Crime Attorney Can Help Defend Against Include:
- Rape
- Prostitution
- Soliciting a Prostitute
- Patronizing a Prostitute
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- Child Molestations
- Child Pornography
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Battery
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
- Aggravated Sexual Battery
- Statutory Rapy
- Indecent Exposure
- Solicitation of a Minor
- Lewd and Lascivious Conduct
- Sexual Misconduct
- Sexual Abuse
- Public Indecency
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Forcible Touching
- Contact a Minor for a Felony
- Child Prostitution
- Internet Pornography
- Pimping and Pandering
- Sexting
- Removal from Sex Registration
- Federal Sex Crimes
- Possession of Obscene Material
- Arranging a Meeting with a Minor
- Chat Room Charges
- Sex with a Minor
- Sodomy of a Minor
- other sex crime misdemeanor
- other sex crime felony
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Sex Crime Penalties in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Penalties for Misdemeanor Sex Crimes
Misdemeanor sex crime accusations in Florida cover a range of different categories of behavior for sexual offenses, such as first-times sexual crimes and sexual abuse or misconduct. Compared to felony sex crimes, defendants convicted of a misdemeanor sex crime will be liable for a lesser degree of a punishment or consequences as the behavior is thought to be slightly less egregious then a felony level crime, but a crime nonetheless. A defendant convicted of a misdemeanor sex crime could might be facing fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, probation, or a county jail sentence of a up to a one year, or both jail and fines to some degree. It is important to look into the background and criminal history of the defendant when deciding upon the most appropriate sentence and the sex crime attorneys at Wichman Law Firm, will do a thorough background check and dive deeper into your history of crime or other bad behaviors, and or course lack thereof (also greatly important), in order to properly present your case to the judge to see about getting you the best possible outcome that is fair and just to your unique situation.
Penalties for Felony Sex Crimes
Felony sex crimes are those in which carry a harsher sentence then a misdemeanor sex crime, and also include the requirement of those convicted to register as a a sex offender, no matter if it is the first offense or not. Depending upon the particular type of sex crime and other various factors it is possible that the prosecutor can have discretion in whether to charge you with a misdemeanor sex crime or a felony sex crime, and the purpose of that would be to allow for them to be able to seek a lesser or harsher sentence. The Fort Lauderdale sex crime defense attorney at Wichman Law Firm will do best to try to negotiate a plea agreement to try and get you that lesser charge if it appears that there could be discretion in which to be sentenced should your situation presents itself as a good candidate for that kind of lesser outcome and one in which the judge would approve of, as the judge needs to approve of every plea agreement. Our Broward County sex crime attorney is skilled at presenting the various factors the judge will look into in order to sentence you and will work to bring the best to light in order to zealously advocate for you rights and your freedom, in contrast to the prosecution who is solely motivated often in putting you in prison or providing for the harshest sentence possible. Depending upon the harm caused, and criminal intent of the Defendant, the sentences for felony crimes can be hefty and range from multiple years (beyond 1 year) to life in prison. Fines can extend to thousands of dollars for lower level felony sex offenses, to hundreds of thousands of dollars, including any possible restitution that may have come from the incident to make the victim whole again.
Broward County Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Those convicted of sex offenses in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County are subject to the sex offender registration requirements for the State of Florida. The requirements are generally determined by two main factors, and that is the severity of the offense and any additional designations assigned to that particular offender. The sex offender registration length can be lower for lesser offenders, but could be for life if you are deemed a more moderate or high risk person depending upon your classification. Registration is required even if you were convicted of a sex crime in another state other than Florida. Some of the info that is required in the registration can include, identity information like your name, aliases, DOB, address, you physical description, such as height and with and eye color, the conviction details and description of the crime you were convicted of, and any internet identifiers such as screen names for chats and blogs, as well as email addresses, and any employment info that is current or education information. The reporting is required annually at minimum but could be more frequent and requires you to each time update or verify your address and all of the information already given that has changed or been added to.
Not doing this properly can be a crime, and something in which the Broward County criminal defense attorney at Wichman Law Firm can help with should you be charged with the new crime of failing to report as a sex offender. Give us a call for a free consultation for assistance.
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Defenses to Sex Crime Charges in Fort Lauderdale
Anytime you are facing sex crime allegations in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, or elsewhere in South Florida, the experience can be frightening and provide for a great deal of anxiety, as the consequences can be severe, and the accusations can feel like already a conviction when you have not even had your say yet on the matter in defending yourself. Our Fort Lauderdale sex crime attorney will go through your case and listen to your story, investigate the facts further, and come up with the best possible defense for you that could include one or more of the defense strategies, such as lack of evidence or insufficient evidence, false accusation, mistaken identity, consent, entrapment, mental incapacity, or statute of limitation when applicable. Our goal is to help you to present the best possible case so that your story is told and heard to set forth your innocence, or bring about the proper level of understanding and compassion should you plead guilty or are found guilty.
Zealous Sex Crime Lawyer in Broward County, FL
Our Fort Lauderdale sex crime defense lawyer at Wichman Law Firm is a top rated criminal defense attorney serving Broward County, FL and will work tirelessly to ensure that your case is thoroughly and properly prepared for trial or the best negotiation with the prosecution as possible. We are confident that we can formulate and deliver the greatest possible defense for each and every one of our clients. WLF has a reputation for wining in the court room, and you can count on our top-tier Fort Lauderdale sex crime attorney to work hard and zealously, and aggressively in your defense with your best interests always in mind.
Call us now at (954) 373-1529 to talk to one of our sex crime defense attorneys and team members to start getting your case in Broward County and South Florida on the right track.
Contact Us for a Free and Confidential Consultation with Our Top-Rated Fort Lauderdale Sex Crime Defense Attorney
Whether facing a misdemeanor sex crime or felony sex crime, as a client of Attorney Kevin Wichman, you will have a award winning trial attorney with over 15 years of experience handling criminal cases and taking them to trial with great success for his clients. Call us now at (954) 373-1529 or toll free at (855) WICHMAN for a free consultation to discuss your case and the options available to you at our office in South Florida or by video or phone, depending upon what is most appropriate or desired by the situation. Calls and consultations are always discreet and confidential, we look to help you to make this bad situation better. Do not hesitate to call us today at (954) 373-1529.
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