Sexual Battery Attorney in Miami, Florida

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer

Sexual battery is a serious Florida sex crime that involves nonconsensual sexual intercourse. Most often referred to as rape, but referred to in Florida law as sexual battery, this offense is most often charged as a felony, resulting in a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment in state prison as well as sex offender registration - often for life.

Have you been accused of sexual battery? Is someone you know currently in police custody or in jail because he or she has been charged with rape? Miami sexual battery attorney Michael Mirer can help. As an experienced trial attorney with a background as a former prosecutor, attorney Mirer has what it takes to defend clients against the most serious of sex crime charges, including those involving rape and sexual battery.

Defense for Miami Rape Charges

Rape and sexual battery are defined as forced, unwanted or nonconsensual intercourse with another person, including oral, anal or vaginal penetration or union with the sexual organ of another. Penetration with a foreign object may also be classified as sexual battery. Actions carried out for lawful medical purposes, however, do not constitute rape or sexual battery.

The penalties for rape and sexual battery in Florida are extremely severe, with certain acts of this regard being classified as capital felonies (punishable by life imprisonment.) The age of the offender and the age of the victim, as well as the circumstances of the act itself will influence potential charges and sentencing that a defendant may face. The defendant's prior criminal record may also affect sentencing.

You need the highest quality legal counsel to fight criminal charges as serious as sexual battery and rape. Miami rape defense lawyer Michael Mirer offers a free initial consultation to discuss your particular case and what he can do to assist you.

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