Gainesville Criminal Lawyer
Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer in Florida
Sex crimes are big news in our media-frenzied world. Unfortunately, the media has a hard time following the legal standard of innocent until proven guilty and many people who have beaten a sex crime accusation have still found themselves to be under intense stigmatization by their peers and neighbors due to the media coverage of their case. It is for this reason that your Gainesville sex crimes attorney needs to not only work to prove your innocence, but also to keep your name out of the public eye.
When you are found guilty of a sex crime, you not only face a potential life sentence, occasionally even the death penalty, but you also face a lifetime of social stigma once released from prison. All sex crime convicts are required to register as a sex offender and follow stringent rules about their housing and employment throughout the rest of their lives. You will be required to tell your neighbors you are a registered sex offender and face unfair discrimination whenever you look for housing, schooling, employment, even love. With this in mind, it is easy to see how important it is to hire a quality Gainesville criminal lawyer when you have been accused of a sex crime.
When you have been accused of these crimes, it is crucial to speak with Gainesville criminal attorney as soon as possible. The sooner you speak with a lawyer, the sooner he or she can begin building a strong case for your innocence. Our criminal defense in Florida understands these cases often come down to the conflicting testimony of the victim and the defendant. As a result, we will do everything possible to investigate the situation and prove the alleged victim was not harmed or, if he or she was undoubtedly harmed, you were not the person who violated him or her.
At the Law Office of Gilbert Schaffnit, we have defended all number of sex crimes. A Gainesville criminal lawyer from our firm can help you fight against accusations of:
- Child molestation
- Child pornography
- Date rape
- Indecent exposure
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Solicitation of a minor
- Statutory Rape
- And more...