
Lewd or Lascivious Molestation in Florida
Florida Sex Crimes Attorneys can Defend Your Case
According to Florida law, defined in section 800.04, “touching the under the clothing of a minor below the 16 years of age, touching the minor in the certain private parts like breasts, genital area, buttocks, etc. or making the minor touch yourself in lewd or lascivious manner is a punishable offence under the child molestation law of Florida laws”.Charges of molestation can quickly destroy your reputation, your career, your personal life, and more. At Musca Law, we have helped hundreds of clients navigate their criminal charges and have worked to obtain the best possible outcomes on their behalf. With the help of our experienced Florida sex crimes lawyers, you can rest assured that your rights will be well-represented and that your future will be aggressively fought for. Don’t leave your future to chance. Let us fight on your behalf!
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Definition of Molestation
Molestation can be defined as the lewd or lascivious act of sexual contact, such as touching another person under their clothing, touching another person in certain private parts like their breasts, genital area, buttocks, etc., or making another person touch yourself in lewd or lascivious manner.Penalties of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation
The consequences of involvement in a lewd or lascivious activity can be severe. If you are convicted, you may have to face serious lifelong consequences.- The offender can face a felony of up to third degree.
- The offender may end of getting a 5 year prison sentence
- The offender may have to pay a fine of $5,000
- The offender can face a felony of up to third degree.
- The offender may end of getting a 15 year prison sentence
- The offender may have to pay a fine of $10,000
- The offender may face felony charges that remain on record for his or her entire life
- The offender may be sentenced to life in prison
If you find yourself faced with these charges, don’t hesitate to call our firm at (800) 687-2252. We are available for free case evaluations.