At The Fleming Law Group, P.A., we are focused on crafting highly effective defense strategies for clients who are facing serious criminal charges. If you have been charged with sexual assault, you could be facing more than just time behind bars. In addition to incarceration, you may be classified as a sexual offender for the remainder of your life. This will make it difficult, and nearly impossible, for you to secure employment and maintain personal relationships, among other things. Due to the serious nature of your offense, we strongly advise you against self-representation. When your reputation, rights and future are on the line, results matter. Our criminal defense attorney has a track record of success and is fully equipped to combat your criminal charges next. To take the first step in your case, give us a call at (727) 202-4966.
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J.S. Lucas Fleming, Esq.
Criminal Defense Attorney
With nearly 25 years of experience in criminal law, attorney Lucas Fleming helps clients with addictions and mental disorders find treatment instead of incarceration.
Fleming has served as the former State Prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office in Tampa. He has provided legal commentary on the O.J. Simpson case on Fox 13 and Bay News 9 and has been quoted in the St. Petersburg Times and the Tampa Tribune.
In addition, Fleming is the founder of Lawyers for Literacy, a non-profit dedicated to helping disadvantaged children pass the FCAT and build a foundation for success, lowering their risk of involvement in the juvenile criminal system.
Fleming is a Graduate of the University of Florida and Stetson University College of Law. He is a member of the Florida Bar and has been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Fleming is also a member of the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the St. Petersburg and Clearwater Bar Associations and a former president of the St Petersburg Bar Association.
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Amanda F. Bettker
Criminal Defense Lawyer
With over ten years of experience as a State Prosecutor handling both jury and non-jury trials in juvenile, misdemeanor and felony divisions, Amanda Bettker handles specialized cases involving domestic violence, sexual battery, DUI and career criminal prosecution.
A lifelong resident of Pinellas County and graduate of Northeast High School, Bettker is a graduate of the University of Maryland and Hofstra University College of Law.
Bettker was selected to serve as a member of the State Attorney Gang Prosecution Team and became certified as a gang investigator, serving as an instructor for the Florida Gang Investigators Association.
In addition, Bettker was appointed lead trial attorney of a county court division and is a member of the St. Petersburg Bar, the Hillsborough County Bar Association and has been admitted to U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.
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Backed by Decades of Combined Legal Experience
Common Penalties
The penalties for sexual assault are severe. As a result of the serious nature of your offense, we urge you to secure hard-hitting representation from our highly skilled criminal defense attorney. If the prosecution is successful in proving your guilt of a sexual assault offense, you could face a felony conviction of the second degree. We understand what is at stake and will do everything within our power in order to defend you against a conviction.
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Incarceration
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Sex Offender Registration
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Excessive Fines and Fees
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Loss of Right to Own a Firearm
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Forfeiture of Assets
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Immigration Consequences
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Do Not
Plead GuiltyA plea bargain may not be within your best interests. We will evaluate your legal options and help you take the most effective avenue of defense.
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Never Speak To
Law Enforcement OfficersAnything you say or do can be held against you as incriminating evidence in court. Take advantage of your right to remain silent.
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Retain Legal
Representation ImmediatelyWhen faced with a sex crime accusation, you need proven defense. We can offer you the trial-tested advocacy that you require in order to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Aggravated Assault?
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Many factors can cause your assault offense to be charged as aggravated assault. These may include: sexual assault resulting in serious bodily injury or death, sexual assault involving the use of a date rape drug, sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, sexual assault of an elderly or disabled individual and coerced sexual conduct involving threats of imminent harm.
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Who Will Know That I Am A Sex Offender?
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If you have been convicted of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault, you will face severe penalties. A common penalty is being required to register as a sex offender, a record publicizing that you committed a sex crime. This record will include your address as well as other personal information that will affect your future opportunities. The general public will be privy to the information listed on The State Sex Offender Registry. Anyone who searches sex offenders in a particular area may view your picture and personal information.
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How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
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When you hire our criminal defense law firm, our legal advocates will do everything possible in order to keep your record clean. We know exactly what is at stake and will work to negotiate for a favorable outcome. Due to the serious nature of your offense, we strongly advise you against self-representation. Without a highly skilled lawyer on your side, you will greatly decrease your chances of success.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Reduced
There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon circumstances with what exactly happened.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Suppressed Evidence
In some instances, it can be proven that some type of violation occurred during the process of investigation, which could lead to evidence being thrown out of court.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Dismissed
We work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome, including getting your criminal charges completely dismissed, acquitted, or dropped.
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