Sarasota Criminal Attorney Blog
When someone is convicted of a sex crime in Florida, the consequences are often devastating. But a conviction at trial does not always mark the end of the road. Defendants have the right to appeal, and appellate courts serve as a critical safeguard against trial errors, unfair evidentiary rulings, and convictions not supported by the evidence. A recent decision from a Florida court highlights how appellate review can provide meaningful relief when the trial process falls short. If you are charged with a sex crime, it is smart to speak to a Sarasota sex crime defense attorney as soon as possible to discuss what you can do to protect your interests.
Factual and Procedural History
Allegedly, the defendant was charged with multiple counts of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation involving his daughter. The State claimed the conduct began when the child was under twelve and continued into her teenage years. The charges included sexual battery by various means, lewd touching of the child’s genitals and breasts, and transmission of an image harmful to a minor. The State further alleged that the defendant groomed the child through repeated abuse over several years.