Florida sex crime laws clearly make any sexual battery against a physically incapacitated victim illegal. This crime is specifically outlawed under TITLE XLVI CRIMES CHAPTER 794 Sexual Battery statutes. This law defines “physically incapacitated” to mean “bodily impaired or handicapped and substantially limited in ability to resist or flee” in statute 794.001 1(j).
In a further clarification with regard to age, the statute in line (4) dictates that “a person who commits sexual battery upon a person 12 years of age or older without that person’s consent, under any of the following circumstances, commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, s. 775.084, or s. 794.0115”…(f)when the victim is physically incapacitated.”
All Florida sex crimes will result in mandatory prison time upon conviction. This fact should be known by anyone suspected of committing a sexual offense against a physically incapacitated victim. A suspect should benefit from immediate legal counsel from attorneys like those at Musca Law, who have over 100 years experience representing clients in Florida and other states who are accused of sex crimes.
Penalty for Sex Crime Felony Conviction
A sex crime, particularly when the victim is physically incapacitated, means a felony charge with 5 years to life in prison. After release from incarceration, the convicted sex offender must follow strict reporting rules. They will be on the National Sex Offender Registry for life, and may be subject to Sex Offender Probation that is similar to still being locked up but in a civil commitment facility. Other problems will last a lifetime:
• Denials of housing and employment due to sex crime felony on your permanent criminal record
• Restrictions on where you may be employed
• Reporting at regular intervals to state authorities several times a year
• Public listing as a sexual offender or sexual predator
• Revocation of parole if further offenses are committed
Sex crimes in Florida are extremely serious offenses with hard-hitting consequences. Your freedom is positively in jeopardy if you are convicted. Make that first important step to preserver your rights and your freedom of lifestyle; call a Musca Law sex crimes attorney now. Use the website contact form or call toll-free (800) 687-2252 to set up an appointment. Musca Law attorneys serve clients across Florida from offices statewide, including in the major cities of Tampa, Miami, Orlando and Jacksonville. Attorneys represent sex crime clients in the state of Florida and across the country.
