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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"His knowledge and communication skills about the law are great which really benefits in the courtroom!"His knowledge and communication skills about the law are great which really benefits in the courtroom!- M.M.I.A.
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"I interviewed with 10+ lawyers before settling on him and I couldn't be happier with my decision."I interviewed with 10+ lawyers before settling on him and I couldn't be happier with my decision.- Justin Williams
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"Attorney Mazin handled everything smoothly and efficiently. I never had to appear in court"Attorney Mazin handled everything smoothly and efficiently. I never had to appear in court- Former Client; Avvo
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"If you are looking for the BEST...then NO need to look any further because with Mazin Law you have found it."If you are looking for the BEST...then NO need to look any further because with Mazin Law you have found it.- T.O.S.A.
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"Lyle worked fast with my case, and had my case dismissed before my arraignment three weeks after the notice to appear was given."Lyle worked fast with my case, and had my case dismissed before my arraignment three weeks after the notice to appear was given.- Former Client
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"Mr. Mazin will get nothing but high recommendations and praises from me."I personally had the pleasure of working with Mr. Mazin for a criminal case involving an incident at my work place. Mr. Mazin is everything any client facing criminal charges would want in attorney. He's straight forward, aggressive and knows the law. He is an attorney who is truly on the right side of justice and WINS.- Beth S.
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"It's very apparent that he cares deeply for his clients and places the highest priority on achieving the best possible outcome"If there is any one person that you can place your full confidence in, it's certainly Lyle. He's restored a good deal of my faith in humanity with his amazing knowledge, positivity, and prompt correspondence. Over the course of the past month he's saved me from literally hundreds of dollars in fees and several points on my driver's license. It's very apparent that he cares deeply for his clients and places the highest priority on achieving the best possible outcome. If I have to make any recommendation to anyone seeking representation, it is without a doubt going to be Mazin Law.- Brian F.
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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