Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lewd and Lascivious Conduct
A South Florida lewd and lascivious offenses criminal defense attorney from Seltzer Law, PA has substantial experience working with the sensitive issues surrounding child sex charges. As a former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor, our lead attorneys know s how your case will be tried and the types of evidence that will be relied on which can give us a distinct advantage in your case. We are rated Avvo Excellent, were voted Rising Star in 2010 and we invite you to inquire into our case results on criminal defense matters.
Accusations of sexual misconduct, especially those involving minors, requires determined defense actions designed to prevent charges from being filed where possible or to get them dismissed if you have already been charged. To accomplish this, your attorney needs both know-how and determination. If you face lewd and lascivious conduct charges, our efforts on your behalf are not just about "the case," but more have to do with your life, the future and your liberties.
Lewd and lascivious offenses are charged for any sexual conduct involving or around someone under the age of 16. They include lewd and lascivious conduct, indecent exposure or exhibition , battery or sexual conduct around a minor. Penalties depend on the ages of the victim and the perpetrator, but all lewd and lascivious offenses are felonies carrying sentences from probation to life in prison. An experienced Miami lewd and lascivious offense criminal defense attorney can tell you what penaltie s apply in your own case and how to obtain the best result in defending against the charges.
Sex Crimes with Minors
Lewd and lascivious offenses involving minors are harshly punished in the "court of public opinion," where misinformation and assumptions can destroy careers and friendships. Fortunately, our system of justice still says everyone is INNOCENT until proven guilty. Children have active imaginations and may repeat things they saw in the media without understanding them. Sometimes, accusations are made based on anger, a desire to see someone punished or to gain leverage over another. A committed Fort Lauderdale lewd and lascivious offenses criminal defense lawyer can investigate these issues as early as possible towards head ing off serious and permanent consequences for clients' jobs, families and reputations.
Act quickly and without delay in letting an experi enced former prosecutor help keep your good name and reputation free from harm. Potential clients and their loved ones can contact us 24/7 to set up a f ree, confidential consultation. Please call today or contact us online.
For more information, see Florida Statute 800.04: Lewd or lascivious offenses committed upon or in the presence of persons less than 16 years of age.
Contact a criminal defense lawyer from ou r firm to assist towards preventing accusations of lewd and lascivious conduct from harming your reputation and life.