Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell Sexual Abuse Defense Attorney
Florida Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer
Has someone accused you of sexual abuse? If so, you may immediately face a damaged reputation and ruined personal and professional relationships. If you are charged with sexual abuse, you will face prison time, fines and registration as a sex offender if you are convicted.
A criminal defense lawyer may be your only hope. By working with a lawyer early on (even before charges have been formally filed, if possible) you will have an advantage. Your lawyer can effectively assert your rights and help ensure that you do not unintentionally incriminate yourself during questioning or interrogation. Your lawyer can also conduct an independent investigation and uncover evidence or a witness who can help you get your charges reduced or dropped altogether.
Defending Sexual Abuse Charges in Florida
Attorney Robert G. Whittel is an experienced trial attorney who is also a former prosecutor. He and his legal team are passionate about defending the rights of those individuals who have been accused of or charged with any type of sex crime. At the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel, we deal with sexual abuse cases throughout Bushnell, Ocala and Gainesville, Florida.
Sexual abuse can be physical, emotional or verbal and encompasses a broad number of sex crimes, including:
- Rape or attempted rape
- Exposing a child or children to sexual activity, such as pornographic movies or pictures
- Spying, stalking or harassment
- Indecent exposure
- Comments of an offensive or sexual nature
- Fondling or touching of another person, of a sexual nature
- Sexual assault
If you are convicted of sexual abuse and are required to register as a sex offender you will face problems getting employment, may be ostracized by friends and family and will be labeled as a sexual deviant and criminal for the rest of your life. By working with Gainesville sexual abuse defense lawyer Robert G. Whittel, however, you have the chance to avoid these consequences.
Accused of sexual abuse in Ocala, Bushnell or Gainesville, Florida? Contact our offices today!