Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell Spousal Rape Defense Attorney

Florida Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

Has your spouse accused you of rape? If so, you could be facing a state prison sentence of up to 30 years. If you have a skilled criminal defense lawyer on your side, however, you have the chance to avoid a conviction or avoid having formal charges filed at all.

Particularly in regards to sexual battery and rape involving two people who know each other or who are in a relationship, false and exaggerated accusations may be made. Hatred, revenge and jealousy may be the emotions behind these accusations. A spousal rape accusation may also be made by a spouse in an effort to gain custody of children in a divorce.

At the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel, we understand that spousal rape accusations can leave a person feeling betrayed and confused. You will suddenly be facing criminal charges that could easily affect the rest of your life and ruin your reputation. Gainesville spousal rape attorney Robert G. Whittel and his legal team offer their services to you in defending your case. We have offices in Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell, Florida and offer a free case evaluation to see how we may be able to help you.

Spousal & Marital Rape in Florida

Spousal rape, a form of sexual battery, is a criminal offense, pertaining to forced sexual intercourse between two people who are married. The victim may be forced or threatened into performing sexual acts or may be physically or mentally incapacitated (drugged, restrained or asleep) and therefore unable to say "no".

Chapter 794 of Title XLVI of the Florida Statutes lists the forms of sexual battery and their penalties, including the following :

• Sexual battery against a person 12 years and older by means of force, threats of severe bodily injury, or because the victim is physically or mentally incapacitated and unable to resist, is a 1st Degree Felony, punishable by up to 30 years in state prison.
• Sexual battery against a person 12 years or older, without the use of force and when no threats of serious bodily injury are made, is a 2nd Degree Felony, punishable by up to 15 years in state prison.

No matter the specific charges you may face or accusations your spouse has made, you will need to take action and work with an attorney who can protect your rights and your future. By working with attorney Robert Whittel, you have the advantage of an experienced and dedicated legal professional who will stop at nothing to protect your rights.

Accused of spousal rape in Ocala, Gainesville or Bushnell? Contact criminal defense lawyer Robert G. Whittel today!