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There are few things more damaging to a person than being convicted of a sex crime, which is why if you are currently facing these charges, you need an experienced Memphis sex crimes lawyer on your side. Contact Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, PC today to learn more about the consequences of sex crimes in Tennessee and how we can help if you’ve been charged with one.
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Sexual battery is defined as unlawful sexual contact with another person under certain circumstances, such as when the accused uses force or coercion, the victim does not consent and the accused knows or should know this, or when the victim is mentally incapacitated or physically helpless. It is not limited to coercion alone. Importantly, factors such as the victim being under 13, the use of a weapon, causing bodily injury, or acting with another person describe aggravated sexual battery, which is a separate and more serious offense.
Upon conviction for sexual battery, you will face up to six years in prison and a potential $3,000 fine. That said, if a person is charged with aggravated sexual battery, they face a Class B felony punishable by 8 to 30 years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
Rape is defined as unlawful sexual penetration accomplished through force or coercion, lack of consent where the accused knows or should know the victim did not consent, or when the victim is mentally incapacitated or physically helpless. If you are found guilty of rape, you will face up to 30 years of incarceration and a potential $25,000 fine.
That said, if aggravating circumstances are present, such as you causing bodily injury to the victim, and you are charged with aggravated rape, you will face up to 60 years of incarceration and a potential $50,000 fine.
You should also understand that if you are convicted of a sex crime, you will most likely have to register as a sex offender, which means that the general public will have knowledge of who you are, what crime you committed, and where you live. This can make it very difficult to secure employment, live in certain areas, and more. Our firm is here to help preserve your freedom,
If you’ve been charged with a sex crime in Tennessee, you need an experienced Memphis sex crimes lawyer on your side. Contact Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, PC today to schedule your free initial consultation with our competent and aggressive legal team. We are prepared to fight for you, every step of the way.
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