Tampa, Florida, Sex Crime Defense Attorneys
Being charged with any sexual offense is serious. Many sex-related charges are felonies. If you are convicted of certain sex crimes, you may be required to register as a sex offender for life and face the social stigma of being known as a sexual offender or predator. You may be facing significant prison time.
In cases involving allegations of rape, questions surrounding consent, whether drugs, alcohol were involved and whether the alleged victim has psychological problems can determine the outcome of a case. When statutory rape charges are filed, the circumstances surrounding what happened matter as well. Was the minor in a bar illegally? Did he or she lie about their age? For these and other reasons, it's important to have an attorney who can mount a vigorous defense.
At our Tampa law firm, Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group, our attorneys defend people against all types of sex offense charges. We investigate and prepare thoroughly, making certain that all possible defenses are explored.
Charged with a sex crime?
Call Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group toll-free at 866-549-7081
Handling All Sex Crime Cases
Our cases include:
- Sexual battery or rape
- Child abuse
- Date rape
- Lewd and lascivious battery, conduct, molestation or exhibition
- Sex between a person older than 24 and someone who is 16 or 17
- Sex with a person under 16
- Failure to register as a sex offender
- Chat room luring and other computer-related sex crimes
Sex crime laws are complicated, with many minor variations that can actually make a difference in the charges and penalties you face. Our lawyers analyze your case, investigating the charges and presenting you with the best options for your defense.
"Romeo and Juliet" Law
We can also work to overturn some prior sex offense convictions. This can allow some people who were convicted of certain sex crimes as young people to get rid of their sex offender classification. Known as the Romeo and Juliet Law, it allows judges to remove the sex offender classification from people who were 21 or less and engaged in consensual sex with someone who was no more than 4 years younger than they were at the time of the sex act.
Former Prosecutors Who Know How the State Handles Sex Crime Cases
Our lawyers are both former prosecutors who handled many domestic violence and sex crime cases in the state and county attorneys' offices. We use our knowledge of how the state investigates such cases to build a defense for our clients.
Don't Take Chances With Your Defense
The stakes are high, so you should never leave your defense against a sex crime charge to chance. Contact the Tampa, Florida, law firm of Busciglio & Sheridan to discuss your situation. Regardless of whether you have been charged or are under investigation, the sooner we can get to work on your behalf, the better the outcome may be.
