Charged with a Sex Crime in South Florida?

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Sex offenses include a range of crimes involving sexual contact with another without consent. Sex Crimes are taken very seriously by Florida Courts and law enforcement, who aggressively pursue convictions. Those accused of sex offenses immediately face scrutiny and suspicion by the public, friends and family. Regardless, you are innocent until proven guilty. Remember that you have rights if you are facing charges for a sex offense. The Law Office of Jonathon Marne can review your case and provide valuable legal counsel regarding your defense.

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A sex offense can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the facts of the case. Penalties for sex crimes include probation, jail time, fines, restitution, court-ordered counseling, community service and sex offender registration. Sex crimes against children are considered especially heinous, as well as those offenses resulting in bodily harm. The use of a weapon during the commission of a sex crime can  escalate penalties, along with any past criminal history.

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Criminal acts that fall under the category of sex offenses in Florida include:.