Few charges carry heavier consequences or more lasting stigma. These cases require a serious, discreet, and immediate defense in Florida and Washington, D.C.
A conviction for a sex offense can carry prison time and, in many cases, lifelong registration requirements that affect where a person can live and work.
Florida prosecutes sexual offenses under several chapters of the statutes, including sexual battery under Chapter 794. These are among the most serious felonies in Florida, and many carry lengthy or mandatory prison terms. Beyond incarceration, a conviction for a qualifying offense triggers registration under Florida's sex offender and predator registration laws, found in Section 943.0435 and related provisions, which impose reporting obligations and residency restrictions that can last for life.
Because the collateral consequences are so severe and enduring, the stakes in these cases extend well beyond the sentence itself.
The District of Columbia prosecutes sexual offenses under Title 22 of the D.C. Code, which grades sexual abuse offenses by degree and by the circumstances involved. Convictions carry substantial prison exposure. The District also maintains a sex offender registry under its Sex Offender Registration Act, which classifies registrants and sets reporting periods that, for the most serious offenses, can extend for life.
As in Florida, the registration consequences in the District are a central concern in evaluating any resolution of the case.
These cases demand discretion, care, and a rigorous examination of the evidence. Allegations are sometimes false, mistaken, or the product of a contested relationship or custody dispute. The firm scrutinizes the reliability of the accusation, the forensic evidence, the interview methods used, and whether the client's rights were protected during any questioning.
Alec Kohn prosecuted serious cases in Miami-Dade before founding the firm, and he brings that experience to the defense of these charges. Every matter is handled confidentially, you work directly with the attorney on your case, and the firm answers 24 hours a day.
The figures on this page are drawn from the following primary and secondary sources. Statutes and penalties change; this summary is reviewed by the firm and is not a substitute for legal advice on your specific matter.
