If you find yourself in the worst case scenario and have been charged with statutory rape after the other person is no longer a minor, you are probably wondering what your penalties might be.
Lewd and lascivious battery is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and up to 15 years of probation. If the victim is under the age of 12, a conviction can result in a minimum prison sentence of 30 years. For defendants under the age of 18, lewd and lascivious battery is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Repeat offenders are committing a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
If you stand accused of statutory rape, don’t trust your fate to a public defender who has too many cases to focus on yours. You’ll need a St. Petersburg federal defense lawyer with The Rickman Law Firm to help defend you as soon as possible.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.