How to Build a Defense Against Accusations of Aggravated Sexual Battery

Accusations of aggravated sexual battery can destroy a person’s career, reputation, relationships, and future. If you have been accused of aggravated sexual battery, you need to build a strong defense to protect your rights and your future. Contacting an experienced criminal defense lawyer should be your first step after being accused or receiving charges. You deserve the opportunity to present your case and defend yourself to the best of your ability.

Fighting against aggravated sexual battery accusations and charges is no small feat. You need a legal advocate that will fight for you and prevent your legal rights from being violated. At Fighter Law, our board-certified lawyers, including Thomas Feiter and Jessica Travis, understand the nuances of aggravated sexual battery cases, and we are prepared to defend you well.

What Is Aggravated Sexual Battery?

According to Florida Law, sexual battery is non-consensual sexual contact between a victim and the accused. In some instances, the offense of sexual battery becomes aggravated due to certain factors. Such factors include the following:

• Using a deadly weapon, either as a threat or to harm
• Inflicting serious bodily injury or intending to do so
• Engaging in sexual contact when the victim is unconscious or otherwise incapacitated
• Engaging in sexual contact when the victim is under eighteen years old

If any of the above factors are present, sexual battery will most likely be elevated to aggravated sexual battery. Sexual battery is a first-degree felony with a minimum sentence of eight years in prison upon conviction; however, aggravated sexual battery is punishable by a minimum of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

How to Defend Against Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges

If you are facing charges for aggravated sexual battery, working with a skilled criminal defense lawyer is key when you need to build the strongest possible case in your favor. Your attorney will investigate your case and identify the relevant legal defenses you can raise. Common defenses to aggravated sexual battery include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Alibi: You may be able to present evidence that you were not present at the scene of the alleged incident when it occurred.
• Consent: You may be able to present evidence that the victim willingly consented to the sexual contact and did not withdraw consent during the duration of such contact.
• Insufficient evidence: You may be able to argue that the prosecution lacks sufficient evidence to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Violation of Constitutional rights: You may be able to argue that the prosecution made a procedural error that violated your Miranda rights or your rights to due process of law.
• Mistaken identity: You may be able to prove that the victim mistakenly identified you as the perpetrator.

Building your defense will take time and care, but an experienced criminal defense attorney should be up to the task. Do not hesitate to contact one of our lawyers for legal representation in your case.

Contact the Skilled Criminal Defense Lawyers With Fighter Law to Discuss Your Case Today

Aggravated sexual battery is a serious offense that the Florida courts will punish harshly. If you face such accusations or charges, your future is at stake. Being convicted of a sexual offense could affect many aspects of the rest of your life. Therefore, you need a skilled legal team who will fight for you. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers know how to defend against aggravated sexual battery charges, and we want to help you find peace of mind during this time of your life.

Fighter Law has a dedicated team of attorneys who care about protecting clients’ rights. Reach out to a member of our team to schedule a consultation today. You can call (407) 344-4837 or fill out our contact form here.

Both Partners at Fighter Law are proud to be board-certified criminal trial attorneys, a distinction that underscores their expertise and dedication to excellence in the courtroom. Their board certification reflects years of rigorous experience, proven trial success, and recognition by our peers as experts in criminal defense. 

What sets our firm apart in Central Florida is the unique and invaluable perspective we offer as a male-female team. This dynamic allows us to approach sensitive cases, particularly those involving sex crimes, with a level of insight and balance that no other law firm in the region can provide. Our combined perspectives enable us to connect with clients, jurors, and judges on multiple levels, ensuring a defense that is both comprehensive and strategic. Clients trust us to deliver the highest standard of representation, knowing that our unique collaboration and certified expertise provide them with the best possible defense.

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