Mentally defective victims of sexual battery are protected by the 2011 Florida Statutes. TITLE XLVI CRIMES, Chapter 794.011 (Sexual Battery) has many sections that establish points of law specifically passed by the legislature for protection of these vulnerable people. Sexual battery is nonconsensual sexual conduct with another person. It may involve force or threats of physical harm to the victim or other persons.
If you are Accused of Florida Sex Crimes
Harsh penalties await persons convicted of sexual battery upon mentally defective victims. If you have been questioned about being a suspect in this type of crime, it is in your best interest to have prompt legal representation from an experienced Musca Law sex crime attorney. These crimes are felony offenses with mandatory prison sentences that will definitely take away your freedom up to a lifetime.
Important sub-topics from this section include the following:
- 1(b) “Mentally defective” means a mental disease or defect which renders a person temporarily or permanently incapable of appraising the nature of his or her conduct.
- 4(e) When the victim is mentally defective and the offender has reason to believe this or has actual knowledge of this fact.
Penalties for Sexual Battery of Mentally Defective Victims
As a sex crime in the state of Florida, illegal sexual conduct with victims that are mentally defective carries harsh penalties for the sex offender. In addition to losing their freedom with a mandatory prison sentence of at least 5 years up to life, a suspect convicted as a sex offender will be forced to register forever as a sex offender or sexual predator on the National Sex Offender Registry in Florida and nationwide.
Having a sex crime listed on your criminal record will have a lifelong impact. Getting a job will become very difficult as a sex crime felon. Many employers will not consider a convicted sex offender for employment. Some offenders will lose their current job if arrested for a sex crime. Work duties may be affected or denied to those convicted of sex crimes. Sex Offender Probation means limitations on where you live, sets a curfew, requires counseling and restricts employment opportunity. Those on parole may be placed into a civil commitment facility for sex offenders after release from prison.
Defense is Critically Important
Remember that everyone is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. Do not jeopardize the rest of your life with words you cannot retract. Before you speak to anyone else, call Musca Law and get a free consultation about your case with one of their Florida sex crime attorneys.
Call the toll-free Musca Law telephone at (800) 687-2252 now, and get help from a skilled legal defense team that knows how to defend against sex crime charges. Offices are located across the state of Florida and in major cities of Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville and Orlando. For 24/7 communication with Musca Law attorneys, use the website contact form.
