Boca Raton Criminal Defense Attorneys

Statutory Rape

Statutory rape is a criminal offense that is committed anytime an adult engages in sexual intercourse with a minor (person below the legal age of 18).  In the U.S., it is illegal for any person who is 18 years of age or older to have intercourse with a minor.  It does not matter if the minor consented to sexual activity or not.  For example, an 18 year old high school student may have sex with a 16 year old student.  If the sexual activity is reported to law enforcement, the 18 year old could be arrested and then charged with statutory rape, which is a common scenario in the United States.

Despite what some may think, statutory rape is a serious sex crime. In fact, in the state of Florida, if a person is 24 years or older and he or she has sexual relations with a minor, the person can be sentenced with 15 years imprisonment if he or she is convicted.  Additionally, the person may be sentenced with fines, community service, probation and court ordered counseling.  The person will also be considered a sexual offender, which means that the person will have to add his or her name to the state's sex offender registry.  Once this happens, the person will find is difficult to obtain employment or even find housing.

The only way people can avoid harsh legal penalties after being charged with statutory rape is by fighting their charges and obtaining a "not guilty" verdict.  The best way for people to build solid cases and strong defenses is by working with a skilled criminal defense lawyer, like the lawyers at The Orner Law Firm.

Protect Yourself, Hire a Statutory Rape Lawyer

At The Orner Law Firm, we have handled numerous rape cases including cases involving statutory rape.  With our help, many of our clients have been able to combat their sex crime charges and move forward with their lives.   

Contact the Statutory Rape Defense Lawyers at The Orner Law Firm

People should know that statutory rape charges demand serious defense tactics.  If you have been charged with statutory rape in South Florida, contact the Boca Raton sexual crime attorneys at The Orner Law Firm today!