Clearwater Sex Crime Lawyers Whittel & Melton

The laws surrounding sex crimes are complex, and the consequences of being charged as well as convicted can have lasting effects on a person's reputation, career, and freedom.

That is why it is absolutely vital to protect yourself from these charges and work with an experienced, professional and aggressive criminal lawyer who can provide you with a strong defense and walk you through the legal process to make sure that you are fully aware of what is going on. Our Clearwater Sex Crime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton have extensive experience working with individuals accused of sex crimes throughout the state of Florida, and we can help you establish the best possible defense for your unique situation.

The mere accusation alone of committing a sex crime can be absolutely devastating. If you are convicted, you could be looking at years behind bars and lifetime registration as a sex offender if/when you are released. Being a registered sex offender/predator means that your picture and personal information will be plastered all over the Internet for anyone to see. Everyone in your neighborhood will be notified that you are a convicted sex offender. This is what we mean when we say a sex crime conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. Again, this is why you must fight back against these charges and work with a skilled attorney who can help you through this difficult time.

Our Clearwater Sex Crime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton understand how to build a strong defense against sex crime charges. We are a team of former prosecutors, so we have inside knowledge as to how the State approaches these cases. We will use our knowledge to help keep your rights protected and to get you the best possible outcome.

Our Clearwater Sex Crime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton represent clients who are facing various sex crimes charges, such as:

• Statutory Rape
• Internet solicitation
• Rape
• Sexual abuse
• Sexual battery
• Indecent exposure
• Prostitution
• Date rape
• Human trafficking
• Child molestation
• Child pornography
• Revenge porn
• Sextortion
• Voyeurism

If you have found yourself accused of committing a sex crime in Clearwater, then we urge you to act fast and secure legal representation right away. You can call us now at 727-823-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation to learn more.

If you have been accused of a sex crime, you may be confused as your memory of what happened might be very different from what police and prosecutors say happened. We have seen this many times where clients get a copy of the police report to read and feel as if they are reading a fictitious account of what happened. This is quite common as sex crime cases often boil down to one person's word against another. This brings up the question of what does Florida consider to be a sex crime? In general, a sex crime is one that involves any sexual contact being forced upon a person. However, there are gray areas when it comes to sex crimes, such as statutory rape where both parties have consented to sexual contact, but only one party is viewed as being able to consent under the law. Even prostitution and solicitation charges between adults may be consensual, but these crimes are still illegal in Florida.

Most sex crimes involve unwanted touching, like rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual battery. Sex crimes do not always involve penetration, either. Any unwanted kissing or fondling can be classified as a sex crime. Then there are sex crimes, like voyeurism, possession of child pornography, and indecent exposure that involve no physical contact.

There are so many different types of sex crimes, so it is very important to protect yourself and get legal representation as soon as you learn you have been accused or charged with a sex offense. Our Clearwater Sex Crime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton are more than capable of preparing a strong defense on your behalf. We recommend you call us now at 727-823-0000 or contact us online to meet with us in a free consultation where we can listen to you and discuss your legal options.

We are top rated sex crime lawyers serving all of Florida and we will provide you with the best legal representation in the State. We have several convenient office locations and we can come to you to discuss your case if need be. Do not delay in protecting yourself from sex crime charges. In certain situations, we may be able to convince the prosecution to drop or reduce the charges against you based on the evidence available. Contact us today to get the legal guidance you need right away.