Orlando Sexual Assault Defense Attorney
Call for Legal Guidance You Can Rely On
Sexual assault includes rape, sexual abuse, or sexual battery (Florida no longer distinguishes between rape and sexual battery, except for statutory rape). Attorney Mazin is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully handled thousands of cases. Retain the services of an advocate who has been selected for inclusion – numerous times – in the list of Super Lawyers®.
Our firm is available 24/7 to provide you with legal counsel. Contact us today to learn more about your options!
How Sentencing Works
Sexual assault involves any touching of one’s genitals with the mouth, anus, or genitals of another, or oral, anal, or vaginal penetration with the genitals. These crimes all share lack of consent and usually also involve various other elements such as use of force, coercion, or victim incapacitation.
Sentencing for sexual assault works as follows:
- If a deadly weapon or physical force is used, you can face a life felony.
- Parents and guardians charged with the sexual assault of a minor in their care can face a felony in the first or third degree, depending on the age of the victim and the extent of the assault.
- If the victim was physically helpless, drugged, or mentally or physically handicapped or if you, the alleged offender, threatened use of force or retaliation or are a law enforcement officer, you can be charged with a first degree felony.
If you are charged with a felony in the first degree, you can face up to 30 years in state prison and / or a fine up to $10,000. You can face heightened penalties if the crime of sexual assault resulted in serious bodily injury. Retaining an experienced Orlando sex crimes lawyer can mean the difference between spending time in jail and having your charges dismissed.
See What Our Clients Say: Real Stories, Real Results
Serving Orlando, FL Since 2012
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"Throughout my time with him he kept me up to date and never missed a beat. He is someone to count on."Throughout my time with him he kept me up to date and never missed a beat. He is someone to count on.- J.S.
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"My case was dismissed and I really appreciate all the work Lyle does for me!"My case was dismissed and I really appreciate all the work Lyle does for me!- A.R.
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"He had an uphill battle in my case and fought like a true warrior, through every step of the process to the end. He will be one of the great ones, and already is."He had an uphill battle in my case and fought like a true warrior, through every step of the process to the end. He will be one of the great ones, and already is.- Luis; Avvo
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"Lyle Mazin was recommended to me and I could not have been more satisfied. Very smart individual and extremely hard working."Lyle Mazin was recommended to me and I could not have been more satisfied. Very smart individual and extremely hard working.- Former Client; Avvo
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"I'm so relieved to have had such a straightforward, trusting, and knowledgeable attorney on my side."I'm so relieved to have had such a straightforward, trusting, and knowledgeable attorney on my side.- K.S.
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"I suggested paying one and having him handle the other - but he insisted on handling both - and boy did he!"I suggested paying one and having him handle the other - but he insisted on handling both - and boy did he!- Janine Reyes
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"Step by step he gave me his honest legal advice. He pointed me in the right direction every time!"Step by step he gave me his honest legal advice. He pointed me in the right direction every time!- G.S.
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"The man is the best. If you ever need an attorney. ..Consider yourself lucky to retain him."The man is the best. If you ever need an attorney. ..Consider yourself lucky to retain him.- Lisa; Avvo
Where Experience Meets Excellence in Your Defense.
Serving Orlando, FL Since 2012