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Sexual Assault Crimes in Florida

Florida law has many types of charges involving some form of “sexual assault.” This list includes the charge code, status, statute or code description, level, and degree.

The crimes in Florida involving “sexual assault,” which are also classified under the “SAO” designation, include:

  • SAO03004
    • 794.011(3)/794.011(4)(b)/794.023(2)(b)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (FORCE LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY) (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS)
    • Felony
    • Life
  • SAO03003
    • 794.011(3)/794.023(2)(b)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (FORCE LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY) (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS)
    • Felony
    • Life

The crimes in Florida involving “sexual assault,” which are also classified as rape, include:

  • RAPE5020
    • Inactive
    • 794.011(10)
    • FALSE ACCUSATION OF SEXUAL BATTERY
    • Felony
    • Third Degree
  • RAPE5021
    • Inactive
    • 794.011(10)
    • FALSELY ACCUSING OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICIAL OF SEX BATT
    • Felony
    • Third Degree
  • RAPE2000
    • Inactive
    • 794.011(2)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12)
    • Felony
    • Capital
  • RAPE2002
    • Inactive 794.011(2)
    • SEX BATTERY(VIC LESS THAN 12 DEF LESS THAN 18)
    • Felony
    • Life
  • RAPE2005
    • Inactive 794.011(2)(a)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (VIC < 12; DEF 18 OR >)
    • Felony
    • Capital
  • RAPE2052
    • Inactive
    • 794.011(2)(a)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (VIC < 12; DEF 18 OR >) (INJURE SEX ORGAN)
    • Felony
    • Capital
  • RAPE2006
    • Inactive
    • 794.011(2)(b)
    • SEX BATTERY (VIC < 12; DEF < 18)
    • Felony
    • Life
  • RAPE2053
    • Inactive
    • 794.011(2)(b)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (VIC < 12; DEF < 18) (INJURE SEX ORGAN)
    • Felony
    • Life
  • RAPE3000
    • Inactive 794.011(3)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAP OR FORCE CAUSE INJURY)
    • Felony
    • Life
  • RAPE3002
    • Inactive 794.011(3)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAP)
    • Felony
    • Life
  • RAPE3003
    • Inactive
    • 794.011(3)
    • SEXUAL BATTERY (FORCE CAUSE INJURY)
    • Felony
    • Life
  • RAPE4900 Inactive 794.011(4) SEXUAL BATTERY (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4100 Inactive 794.011(4)(a) SEXUAL BATTERY (PHYSICALLY HELPLESS) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4902 Inactive 794.011(4)(a) SEX BATT BY PERSON 18 OR > UPON VIC 12 OR >, BUT < THAN 18(SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree, Punishable by Life
  • RAPE4101 Inactive 794.011(4)(a)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY(PHYSICALLY HELPLESS)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4110 Inactive 794.011(4)(a)/794.023(2)(b) SEX BATT BY PERSON 18 OR > UPON VIC 12 OR >, BUT < THAN 18(SPEC CIRC)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4200 Inactive 794.011(4)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY (THREATS OF FORCE) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4903 Inactive 794.011(4)(b) SEX BATT BY PERSON 18 OR > UPON VIC 18 OR >(SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4202 Inactive 794.011(4)(b)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (THREATS OF FORCE)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4111 Inactive 794.011(4)(b)/794.023(2)(b) SEX BATT BY PERSON 18 OR > UPON VIC 18 OR >(SPEC CIRC)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4300 Inactive 794.011(4)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY (THREATS TO RETALIATE) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4904 Inactive 794.011(4)(c) SEX BATT BY PERSON YOUNGER THAN 18 UPON VIC 12 OR >(SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4301 Inactive 794.011(4)(c)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (THREATS TO RETALIATE)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4112 Inactive 794.011(4)(c)/794.023(2)(b) SEX BATT BY PERSON < THAN 18 UPON VIC 12 OR >(SPEC CIRC)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4400 Inactive 794.011(4)(d) SEXUAL BATTERY (NAR. ANESTHESTIC OR INTOX SUB) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4905 Inactive 794.011(4)(d) SEX BATT UPON VIC 12 OR > BY PERSON W/PREVIOUS CONVICTION(SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree, Punishable by Life
  • RAPE4401 Inactive 794.011(4)(d)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY(NAR. ANESTHESTIC OR INTOX SUB)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4113 Inactive 794.011(4)(d)/794.023(2)(b) SEX BATT UPON VIC 12 OR > BY PERSON W/PREV CONVIC(SPEC CIRC)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4500 Inactive 794.011(4)(e) SEXUAL BATTERY (MENTALLY DEFECTIVE) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4600 Inactive 794.011(4)(f) SEXUAL BATTERY (PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4601 Inactive 794.011(4)(f)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY(PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4800 Inactive 794.011(4)(g) SEXUAL BATTERY VICTIM TWELVE OR OLDER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICIAL Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4801 Inactive 794.011(4)(g) & (9) SEXUAL BATTERY (OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICIAL) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4802 Inactive 794.011(4)(g) & (9)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY(OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICIAL)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4901 Inactive 794.011(4)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY(SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE5002 Inactive 794.011(5) SEXUAL BATTERY Felony Second Degree
  • RAPE5100 Inactive 794.011(5)(a) SEX BATT BY PERSON 18 OR > UPON VIC 12 OR >, BUT < THAN 18 Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4120 Inactive 794.011(5)(a)/794.023(2)(b) SEX BATT BY PERSON 18 OR > UPON VIC 12 OR >, BUT < THAN 18 (MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE5102 Inactive 794.011(5)(b) SEX BATT BY PERSON 18 OR > UPON VIC 18 OR > Felony Second Degree
  • RAPE4121 Inactive 794.011(5)(b)/794.023(2)(b) SEX BATT BY PERSON 18 OR > UPON VIC 18 OR >(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE5103 Inactive 794.011(5)(c) SEX BATT BY PERSON YOUNGER THAN 18 UPON VIC 12 OR > Felony Second Degree
  • RAPE4122 Inactive 794.011(5)(c)/794.023(2)(b) SEX BATT BY PERSON < THAN 18 UPON VIC 12 OR >(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4123 Inactive 794.011(5)(d)/794.023(2)(b) SEX BATT UPON VIC 12 OR > BY PERSON W/PREV CONVIC(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE5004 Inactive 794.011(5)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE5008 Inactive 794.011(8)(a) SOLICIT SEX ACT W/CHILD (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) Felony Third Degree
  • RAPE5104 Inactive 794.011(5)(d) SEX BATT UPON VIC 12 OR > BY PERSON W/PREVIOUS CONVICTION Felony First Degree
  • RAPE5015 Inactive 794.011(8)(b)/775.087(1) SEXUAL BATTERY WITH A WEAPON (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) Felony Life
  • RAPE5013 Inactive 794.011(8)(b)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY(FAMILIAL/CUSTODIAL AUTH)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE4502 Inactive 794.011(4)(e)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY(MENTALLY DEFECTIVE)(MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • RAPE5011 Inactive 794.011(8)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY(FAMILIAL/CUSTODIAL AUTH)(VIC < 12; DEF 18 OR >) Felony Capital
  • RAPE5012 Inactive 794.011(8)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY(FAMILIAL/CUSTODIAL AUTH)(VIC < 12; DEF < 18) Felony Life
  • RAPE2001 Inactive 794.011.2 SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 11) Felony Capital
  • RAPE2050 Inactive 794.011.2 SEXUAL BATTERY (INJURY TO SEX ORGAN) Felony Capital
  • RAPE2051 Inactive 794.011.2 SEXUAL BATTERY (INJURY TO SEX ORGAN) Felony Capital
  • RAPE3001 Inactive 794.011.3 SEX. BATT. (DEAD. WEA. OR FORCE CAUSE INJURY) Felony Life
  • RAPE4201 Inactive 794.011.4b SEXUAL BATTERY (THREATS OF FORCE) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE4501 Inactive 794.011.4e SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL CUSTODIAL CONTROL) Felony First Degree
  • RAPE5000 Inactive 794.011.5 SEXUAL BATTERY (SLIGHT FORCE) Felony Second Degree
  • RAPE5001 Inactive 794.011.5 SEXUAL BATTERY (SLIGHT FORCE) Felony Second Degree
  • RAPE5003 Inactive 794.011.5/794.023 SEXUAL BATTERY MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS Felony First Degree
  • RAPE5009 Inactive 794.011.8a SOLICITING SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH A CHILD Felony Third Degree

The crimes in Florida involving “sexual assault,” which are also classified as sexual battery, include:

  • SEXU5021 794.011(10) FALSELY ACCUSING OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICIAL OF SEX BATT Felony Third Degree
  • SEXU2005 794.011(2)(a) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) Felony Capital
  • SEXU2052 794.011(2)(a) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (INJURE SEX ORGAN) Felony Capital
  • SEXU2006 794.011(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) Felony Life
  • SEXU2053 794.011(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (INJURE SEXUAL ORGAN) Felony Life
  • SEXU3000 794.011(3) SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON OR FORCE CAUSE INJURY) Felony Life
  • SEXU3002 794.011(3) SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON) Felony Life
  • SEXU3003 794.011(3) SEXUAL BATTERY (FORCE LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY) Felony Life
  • SEXU4902 794.011(4)(a) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree, Punishable by Life
  • SEXU4903 794.011(4)(a)/775.0862(3)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (AUTHORITY FIGURE OVER STUDENT) Felony Life
  • SEXU4110 794.011(4)(a)/794.023(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony Life
  • SEXU4901 794.011(4)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 18 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree
  • SEXU4111 794.011(4)(b)/794.023(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 18 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony Life
  • SEXU4904 794.011(4)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON YOUNGER THAN 18 UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree
  • SEXU4112 794.011(4)(c)/794.023(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON LESS THAN THAN 18 UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony Life
  • SEXU4905 794.011(4)(d) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) Felony First Degree, Punishable by Life
  • SEXU4906 794.011(4)(d)/775.0862(3)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (AUTHORITY FIGURE OVER STUDENT) Felony Life
  • SEXU4113 794.011(4)(d)/794.023(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony Life
  • SEXU5104 794.011(5)(d) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION Felony First Degree
  • SEXU5105 794.011(5)(d)/775.0862(3)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (AUTHORITY FIGURE OVER STUDENT) Felony Life
  • SEXU5008 794.011(8)(a) SOLICIT SEX ACT WITH CHILD (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) Felony Third Degree
  • SEXU5009 794.011(8)(a)/775.0862(3)(a) SOLICIT SEX ACT WITH CHILD (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (AUTHORITY FIGURE OVER STUDENT) Felony Second Degree
  • RAPE5010 Inactive 794.011(8)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY Felony First Degree
  • RAPE5014 Inactive 794.011(8)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY Felony First Degree, Punishable by Life
  • SEXU5014 794.011(8)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY Felony First Degree, Punishable by Life
  • SEXU5015 794.011(8)(b)/775.0862(3)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (AUTHORITY FIGURE OVER STUDENT) Felony Life
  • SEXU5016 794.011(8)(b)/775.087(1) SEXUAL BATTERY WITH A WEAPON (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) Felony Life
  • SEXU5013 794.011(8)(b)/794.023(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL/CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (MULTIPLE PERPS) Felony Life
  • SEXU5011 794.011(8)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) Felony Capital
  • SEXU5012 794.011(8)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) Felony Life
  • SEXU4123 794.011(5)(d)/794.023(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony Life
  • SEXU5100 794.011(5)(a) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 Felony First Degree
  • SEXU5101 794.011(5)(a)/775.0862(3)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 (AUTHORITY FIGURE OVER STUDENT) Felony Life
  • SEXU4120 794.011(5)(a)/794.023(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony Life
  • SEXU5102 794.011(5)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 18 OR OLDER Felony Second Degree
  • SEXU4121 794.011(5)(b)/794.023(2)(a) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 18 OR OLDER (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony First Degree
  • SEXU5103 794.011(5)(c) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON YOUNGER THAN 18 UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER Felony Second Degree
  • SEXU4122 794.011(5)(c)/794.023(2)(b) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON LESS THAN 18 UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER (MULTIPLE PERPETRATORS) Felony First Degree

The crimes in Florida involving “sexual assault,” which are also classified as a firearm or weapon offenses, include:

  • GUNS0076 794.011(2)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0081 794.011(2)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0086 794.011(2)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0106 794.011(2)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (INJURE SEX ORGAN) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0111 794.011(2)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (INJURE SEX ORGAN) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0116 794.011(2)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (INJURE SEX ORGAN) (FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0091 794.011(2)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0096 794.011(2)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS 18) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0101 794.011(2)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (FIREARM – GREAT BODILY HARM/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0107 794.011(2)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (INJURE SEXUAL ORGAN) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0112 794.011(2)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (INJURE SEXUAL ORGAN) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0117 794.011(2)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (INJURE SEXUAL ORGAN) (FIREARM – GREAT BODILY HARM/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0075 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0080 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0085 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM LESS THAN 12) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0090 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM >12;DEF>18) Felony Life
  • GUNS0095 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (VICTIM <12 DEFENDANT >18) Felony Life
  • GUNS0100 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATERY (VICTIM >12;DEFENDANT >18) Felony Life
  • GUNS0105 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (INJURY TO SEXUAL ORGAN) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0110 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (INJURY TO SEX ORGAN) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0115 Inactive 794.011(2)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (INJURY TO SEX ORGAN) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0120 794.011(3)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON/FORCE CAUSE INJURY) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0121 794.011(3)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0125 794.011(3)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON/FORCE CAUSE INJURY) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0126 794.011(3)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0130 794.011(3)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON/FORCE CAUSE INJURY) (FIREARM – GREAT BODILY HARM/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0131 794.011(3)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON) (FIREARM – GREAT BODILY HARM/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0135 Inactive 794.011(4)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(PHYSICALLY HELPLESS)(FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0140 Inactive 794.011(4)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(PHYSICALLY HELPLESS)(FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0145 Inactive 794.011(4)(a)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(PHYSICALLY HELPLESS)(FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS1200 794.011(4)(a)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS1201 794.011(4)(a)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS1202 794.011(4)(a)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER, BUT LESS THAN 18 (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0150 Inactive 794.011(4)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(THREATS OF FORCE)(FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0155 Inactive 794.011(4)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (THREATS OF FORCE) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0160 Inactive 794.011(4)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (THREATS OF FORCE)(FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS1203 794.011(4)(b)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 18 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS1204 794.011(4)(b)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 18 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS1205 794.011(4)(b)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON 18 OR OLDER UPON VICTIM 18 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0151 Inactive 794.011(4)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(THREATS TO RETALIATE)(FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0156 Inactive 794.011(4)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(THREATS TO RETALIATE)(FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0161 Inactive 794.011(4)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(THREATS TO RETALIATE)(FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS1206 794.011(4)(c)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON LESS THAN 18 UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS1207 794.011(4)(c)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON LESS THAN 18 UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS1208 794.011(4)(c)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY BY PERSON LESS THAN 18 UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0152 Inactive 794.011(4)(d)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(NAR. ANESTHESTIC OR INTOX SUB)(FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0157 Inactive 794.011(4)(d)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(NAR. ANESTHESTIC OR INTOX SUB)(FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0162 Inactive 794.011(4)(d)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(NAR. ANESTHESTIC OR INTOX SUB)(FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS1209 794.011(4)(d)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS1210 794.011(4)(d)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS1211 794.011(4)(d)/775.087(1)/775.087(2) SEXUAL BATTERY UPON VICTIM 12 OR OLDER BY PERSON WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES) (FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0165 Inactive 794.011(4)(e)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(MENTALLY DEFECTIVE)(FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0170 Inactive 794.011(4)(e)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(MENTALLY DEFECTIVE)(FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0175 Inactive 794.011(4)(e)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(MENTALY DEFECTIVE)(FIREARM – GBH/DEATH Felony Life
  • GUNS0185 Inactive 794.011(4)(f)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED)(FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0190 Inactive 794.011(4)(f)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED)(FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0180 Inactive 794.011(4)(f)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(PHSICALLY INCAPACITATED)(FIREARM -POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0181 Inactive 794.011(4)(g) & (9)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICIAL)(FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0186 Inactive 794.011(4)(g) & (9)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICIAL)(FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0191 Inactive 794.011(4)(g) & (9)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY(OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICIAL)(FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0182 794.011(8)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL/CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0187 794.011(8)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL/CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0192 794.011(8)(b)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL/CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (FIREARM – GREAT BODILY HARM/DEATH) Felony Life
  • GUNS0183 794.011(8)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0184 794.011(8)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (FIREARM – POSSESS) Felony Life
  • GUNS0188 794.011(8)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0189 794.011(8)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (FIREARM – DISCHARGE) Felony Life
  • GUNS0193 794.011(8)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT 18 OR OLDER) (FIREARM – GBH/DEATH) Felony Capital
  • GUNS0194 794.011(8)(c)/775.087(1) & (2) SEXUAL BATTERY (FAMILIAL OR CUSTODIAL AUTHORITY) (VICTIM LESS THAN 12; DEFENDANT LESS THAN 18) (FIREARM – GREAT BODILY HARM/DEATH) Felony Life

Additional Resources

Prevention of Sexual Assult in Florida – Visit the Florida Department of Health website to learn more about ways to prevent sexual violence and other sexually motivated crimes. Learn how the Violence and Injury Prevention Section (VIPS) contracts with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) to administer federal funds. The VIPS contracts with the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV) to administer the state funds to the General Revenue (GR) funding and the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund (RCPTF), which enhance the provision of sexual battery recovery services at certified rape crisis centers.

Statute of Limitations for Sex Crimes in Florida – Find a list of sex crimes and their corresponding statute of limitations. Find out why Florida created several exceptions to the standard rules governing the Statute of Limitations for sex charges that might depend on the crime and particular circumstances.

This article was last updated on Friday, April 21, 2023.

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Our client was charged with Improper Exhibition of a Firearm. We took this case to jury trial and successfully held the State of Florida to its burden when the jury returned a Not Guilty Verdict in favor of our client .
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Lewd and Lascivious Molestation
The jury returned a “NOT GUILTY” verdict on the charge of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation. The charge was pending before the Honorable Susan L. Barthle in Dade City, FL. That version of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation is punishable by life in prison with a... read more »

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Felony Battery
The jury returned a “NOT GUILTY” jury verdict in Polk County at the courthouse in Bartow, FL. The defense involved extensive impeachment of the State’s only witness in addition to Justifiable Use of Nondeadly Force and Stand Your Ground in a Felony Battery case.

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Sexual Violence Injunction
Our firm won a hearing on a sexual violence injunction in Division G in Hillsborough County. The court dismissed the injunction finding there was no competent substantial evidence to award an injunction. The Petitioner failed to present substantial evidence of any sexual violence committed... read more »

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