Sexual battery, sometimes known as "sexual assault" or "rape" is one of the most serious criminal charges a person can face. If you have been arrested for a sexual crime, it is critical that you retain a highly qualified criminal defense attorney who is committed to protecting your rights and seeking the best possible outcome in your case.
For a strong defense to a sexual battery charge, contact the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz in Orlando, Florida. We handle all charges and related sex offenses, including:
- Sexual battery (sexual assault)
- Rape
- Date rape
- Spousal rape
Florida's Sexual Battery Laws
Florida has some of the toughest laws in the country against sexual battery. Florida Statute 794.011 defines sexual battery as the:
oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object; however, sexual battery does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose.
All sexual battery charges in Florida are felony charges, but the level of felony offense and the possible penalties vary on a number of factors including the age of the defendant, the age of the alleged victim, whether the use of force was likely to cause serious personal injury to the alleged victim, and the status of the defendant as a family member or person in a position of authority. Penalties which may result from a sexual battery charge include imprisonment, registration as a sex offender, court ordered sex offender treatment, probation and numerous restrictions on an offender's personal liberty.
Put a Former Prosecutor to Work for You
At the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, we offer a highly skilled criminal defense team that has defended many clients against high level felony charges, including sexual assault and other felony sex crimes.
Attorney Mark Horwitz is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney who has been practicing in criminal defense for more than 30 years. He has been recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar since 1988 and recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy since 1983. He is respected by peers and clients throughout Florida for his deep commitment to clients, professionalism and strength as a trial lawyer and negotiator.
Whether your case is best handled by negotiating a plea agreement that minimizes the impact of your charges or by aggressively fighting your charges at trial, we are committed to the protection of your record, rights and freedom.
Contact Our Orlando-Tampa-Daytona Beach Rape Charges Attorneys
We defend clients throughout Florida who have been charged with rape, sexual battery and other sex crimes. To schedule a consultation with one of our Orlando sexual assault defense attorneys, call 407-401-7224 or 866-784-0023. You may also contact us by e-mail.
