Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys

Tampa Sex Crime Penalties

If you have been charged with a sex crime of any kind, a Tampa sex crimes defense attorney can help you avoid the harsh penalties associated with these offenses.

A sex crime conviction in Florida will result in harsh penalties. These penalties may range from a short sentence in county jail to a lifetime in prison. As such, it is important to consult a Tampa criminal defense attorney or lawyer immediately when accused of or charged with a sex crime. A lawyer will be able to offer valuable advice on what to expect and what to do at this point to avoid these penalties.

In the face of prejudice and a predisposition to assume guilt from jury members, law enforcement and the media, an aggressive Tampa criminal defense lawyer can still effectively defend his or her client's rights and help them avoid a conviction and thus the penalties associated with this.

Tampa Sex Crimes & Their Penalties

Following are several sex crimes, and their penalties, as under Florida law. These are the maximum penalties for these offenses. A Tampa sex crimes defense attorney may be able to, when involved in a case early enough, represent their client and prove that the charges are based off false accusations or that there is not enough evidence to hold the client responsible for the crime. Whatever the strategy, the ultimate goal of the Tampa defense lawyer or attorney is to ensure their client does not receive maximum penalties for the sex crime they have been charged with.

• Rape / Sexual assault
  • Against a person over 12 years old, without violence or force: 15 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine
  • Against a person over 12 years old, with the threat or use of a deadly weapon: Life in prison
  • Against a person under 12 years old, causing injury to sexual organs: Death Sentence or Life in Prison
• Statutory rape
  • Depending on the age of the victim, may be up to 15 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine
• Child molestation / Child sexual abuse
  • Depending upon the age of the victim: Life in Prison / 15 years in prison
• Child pornography
  • Possession: 5 years in state prison, per piece of material
  • Production/Distribution: 15 years in state prison
• Prostitution / Solicitation
  • 1st offense: up to 60 days in jail
  • 2nd offense: up to 1 year in jail
  • 3rd offense: up to 5 years in state prison
• Lewd conduct / Indecent exposure
  • Depending on the age of the victim: 5 or 15 years in state prison

For more information, visit our Tampa Bay Sex Crimes Attorneys website.

If you have been charged with a sex crime in Tampa or the surrounding areas, and you would like to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney, call a Tampa sex crimes lawyer at Thomas & Paulk today at 1-800-239-3195!

The Tampa Sex Crimes Criminal Defense Attorneys at Thomas & Paulk defend individuals throughout the Tampa Bay area and Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma.