If you are facing the serious charge of sexual battery, you need to hire a lawyer due to the severe penalties involved and the complex nature of these cases. A skilled sex crime defense attorney knows how prosecutors work, what they are trying to show the jury, and what could possibly sway the case the other way.
As a Logan sexual battery lawyer, I am available to guide you through the complexities of the legal system, explaining your charges, potential penalties, and the defenses available to use in your particular situation. Do not let the police or the prosecutors take advantage of you: have me at your side immediately to look out for your rights.
Sexual battery, as defined in Ohio Revised Code § 2907.03, involves sexual conduct with another person where the victim did not consent, was unable to consent, or where the law presumes there can be no consent because of the position of power one holds over the other. The term “sexual conduct” includes any intentional touching of the intimate parts of another person, causing them to touch the offender’s intimate parts, or engaging in sexual activity.
The vast majority of sexual battery cases involve cases where the perpetrator is in a position of power over the victim. Common examples include cases where the accused is a teacher, coach, police officer, or medical staff member and the victim is at least 16 years old. Often, the sexual activity is consensual, but it is the power dynamic that makes the behavior illegal.
In a handful of cases charged as sexual battery, the victim did not consent or did not have the capacity to consent to the sexual activity. This may be because the victim is intoxicated, unconscious, or has a mental or physical condition that prevents them from being able to consent. Sexual battery is a serious offense, classified as a third-degree felony. If the victim is under 13 or if other aggravating factors are present, it can be elevated to a second-degree felony, a category of crime defined under Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.02.
As an attorney with wide-ranging experience successfully defending Logan, OH clients accused of sexual battery, I represent you from beginning to end, protecting your rights along the way. I could probe each element of the allegations and construct a strong defense strategy.
Sexual battery charges could lead to significant legal and personal consequences, and specific penalties depend on the victim’s age and the circumstances of the offense. Additionally, a conviction could result in a damaged reputation, difficulty with employment and housing, and loss of professional licenses. If you have prior convictions for similar offenses, the penalties could be more severe.
Do not wait to seek legal counsel and representation from a Logan attorney if you are accused of sexual battery. I could step in before you have been formally charged, looking for the best defense that applies to your situation.
Since verbal consent is often not the focus of sexual battery accusations, the primary defense will be that the incident never occurred. We have had cases where someone makes an accusation, but video, text messages, and sometimes even testimony suggests otherwise. Prosecutors will have no incentive to seek out the truth here. My job is to be your voice as you stand firm against the charges.
As a Logan sexual battery lawyer, I can conduct an independent investigation, interview witnesses, gather supporting evidence—such as alibis, character evidence, or proof of consent—and build a defense tailored to the specifics of your case. If the accusation is false, I could work to disprove it by highlighting inconsistencies in the accuser’s statements, exploring potential motives for fabrication, and presenting evidence that contradicts the claims.
I could also challenge the credibility of witnesses, including the accuser, by highlighting inconsistencies in their accounts, exploring potential biases, or demonstrating flaws in their memory. My background makes me a trustworthy and effective defense attorney who is focused on you. Contact my law firm via telephone or online to request your free case consultation.