Sexual battery is one of the most serious crimes under Florida law. The offense is defined as sexual penetration without consent (also known as rape or sexual assault). The full statutory definition for sexual battery can be found in Florida Statute Section 984.011. A general summary of the elements of the charge, penalties and punishments are provided below.

Take for example the Duke Lacrosse player, wherein, law enforcement officers rushed the full investigation. This high-profile nature case wherein the accusations also contributes to a less than objective thorough investigation. Law enforcement officers often believe the alleged victim even in the face of contrary physical evidence that begins to pile up that contradicts those accusations.

When people think of rape they think of an encounter with a stranger. However, the crime of sexual battery is usually alleged between two people who know each other such as employees, friends, acquaintances, classmates, relatives, neighbors, or even married couples. Usually, these cases hinge on whether a female or even male “consented” to sexual intercourse after drinking or using drugs.

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