Tampa Sexual Abuse Attorney

Sexual abuse refers to any type of undesired sexual advance, unwanted touching, or forced sexual act that causes the victim physical or psychological harm. Sexual abuse can happen to people of all ages, and to people of both sexes. Unfortunately, in many cases of sexual abuse, the victim has a preexisting relationship with offender, such as a friend, neighbor, co-worker, relative, teammate, schoolmate, coach, healthcare provider, acquaintance, physician, teachers etc.

Sexual abuse is a crime that takes many forms. The following acts are all considered sexual abuse:

• Unwanted sexual touching or groping of the breast, anus, or genitalia
• Rape
• Sexual assault
• Suggestive or offensive comments
• Forcing the victim to watch masturbation
• Forcing the victim to look at pornography or sexual materials
• Rubbing the body against the victim in a sexual way
• Verbal sexual assaults, harassment, or stalking
• Peeping into bathrooms or bedrooms to spy

If you have been charged with sexual abuse in Tampa, you must contact an experienced sex crimes attorney as soon as possible. Sexual abuse is a serious offense that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Individuals convicted of sexual abuse face a variety of severe legal penalties, including prison, heavy monetary fines, probation, community service, mandatory counseling, and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Furthermore, like any sex crime, sexual abuse charges carry a social stigmatism, and many people even accused of sexual abuse feel ostracized by society, lose their jobs, limit their future opportunities, damage their reputation, and cripple their personal relationships.

Contact our Tampa Bay Sexual Abuse Attorneys

Sexual abuse accusations are one of the easiest crimes to fabricate. The mere mention of sexual abuse is enough to send prosecutors off and running. Don’t let a false accusation ruin your life. At Thomas & Paulk we have successfully helped hundreds of clients fight their sexual abuse charges. We work relentlessly to protect your rights and help get your charges reduced or even dropped. We provide our clients with aggressive representation, passionate legal defense, viable options, and personalized attention. At Thomas & Paulk, our number priority is always to serve our clients’ best interest, and make sure they receive the legal justice they deserve.

If you are in need of a dedicated and compassionate Tampa sexual abuse attorney, contact Thomas & Paulk today for your free consultation at (800) 239-3195!

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