Miami Statutory Rape Attorney

Miami Sex Crime Defense

Nothing is more heartbreaking than being accused of a sex crime. Even if the allegations brought against you are not true, the mere rumor of an accusation can ruin your reputation and drastically affect your future. The reason it is so important to fight against such accusations is because of the harsh sentences given to convicted sex offenders. Besides a jail or prison sentence, fines may also be required. Not only that, but for the rest of your life, you will be placed on a sex offender registry. This public record will be available to everyone and will prevent you from securing some types of employment.

What is statutory rape?
One sex offense that has resulted in damaging consequences for many men and women is statutory rape. The factor that makes this crime so different from other violations is that sex may be consensual. Statutory rape involves sexual relations between one or two individuals who are below the age of consent. Depending on the state, this age can be between 16 and 18. In Florida, the age of consent is 18, so anyone who engages in sexual relations with someone under the age of 18 is violating the law. Even if the other individual is also underage, they could still be prosecuted and permanently branded as a sex offender.

Due to this seemingly unfair law, some states have adopted the "Romeo and Juliet" law. Under this law, a boyfriend or girlfriend cannot be punished for engaging in consensual sexual intercourse if they are less than four years older than the minor. Florida is one of the states that operate under this law, and therefore they will not have to register as a sex offender.

Why hire a Miami statutory rape lawyer?

If you were accused of statutory rape or any other sex crime, please contact the Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A. as soon as possible. As a former prosecutor, he has experience on both sides of the court room. This gives his clients an edge during their trial and could make all the difference in their case. With experience in defending allegations of child pornography, indecent exposure, prostitution, and sexual battery and rape, you can be confident that a Miami criminal attorney can handle even the most serious case.

For more information, contact a Miami sex crime lawyer from the firm for a free evaluation.