Miami Sex Crimes Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Miami and the Greater South Florida

If you or someone you know has been accused of any type of sex offense in Miami or the surrounding areas in South Florida, you will need to act quickly to consult with a Miami criminal defense lawyer. Your rights and freedom are on the line, along with your reputation and your future. Sex crimes are among the most serious criminal offenses for which a defendant may face charges and a conviction, and it will take immediate, aggressive representation if you are to have the opportunity of avoiding imprisonment, lifetime sex offender registration and the many other serious penalties associated with Florida sex crime convictions.

Miami sex crimes attorney Michael Mirer offers his clients the level of legal counsel they deserve in the face of serious sex offense allegations or criminal charges. Mr. Mirer is a former Miami-Dade prosecutor, has helped thousands of clients, and has handled over 100 trials in his over 10 years of legal experience as a trial attorney. Attorney Mirer handles all types of state and Federal sex crime cases throughout Miami, including:

Child Pornography
If you or a loved one have been accused of a crime involving child pornography, you need the help of a strong legal representative. Not only could you be facing time in jail, but you could be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life. Read more on child pornography.

Indecent Exposure
The definition of indecent exposure is displaying nudity in a public place. It is classified as a first degree misdemeanor and could be punished by up to twelve years in jail. It there was a child under the age of sixteen present, it could be classified as a first degree felony. Read more on indecent exposure.

Lewd & Lascivious Battery
According to Florida state law, lewd and lascivious battery is sexual activity with a minor between the ages of twelve and sixteen. This could be by force, encouragement, or enticement. Even if the victim said they were of the age of consent, you could still be convicted and punished. Read more on lewd & lascivious battery.

Lewd & Lascivious Molestation
You could be imprisoned for up to fifteen years as well as having to register as a sex offender if convicted of child molestation. If the victim was under twelve years old, the penalties will be even more severe, up to life imprisonment. If you have been accused of this crime, contact an attorney from our firm. Read more on lewd & lascivious molestation.

Prostitution & Solicitation
In Florida, it is against the law to give or receive sexual acts in exchange for money. Forcing another to be involved in prostitution is sex trafficking and is an even more serious offense. If you have been accused of any of these offenses, contact a member of our legal team. Read more on prostitution & solicitation.

Sexual Battery and Rape
Rape and sexual battery is forced or unwanted sexual intercourse with another person. This also includes penetration with a foreign object and oral sex. This is a very serious crime and could require you to register as a sex offender if you are convicted. Read more on sexual battery and rape.

Statutory Rape
In Florida, the age of consent is 18. If someone is accused of having sex with someone under the age of 18, they could be convicted of sexual battery against a minor. To avoid such a conviction, contact a member of the firm as soon as possible. Read more on statutory rape.

Miami, Florida Sex Crime Charges and Penalties

In Florida, the penalties for sex crime offenses and the mandatory requirements for sex offender registration are particularly harsh. Florida was the first state to enact what is commonly referred to as Jessica's Law, which enforced increased penalties for sex offenders and enforced electronic monitoring of sex offenders convicted of lewd and lascivious acts against a victim less than 12 years old.

Contact Miami sex crimes lawyer Michael Mirer today for a free initial consultation regarding your sex crime charges.