Atlanta Sexual Battery Defense Attorney

Defense for Sexual Battery Charges in Atlanta, Georgia

According to Georgia law, sexual battery is a criminal offense that involves intentionally making some form of physical contact with the intimate body parts of another person, without that person's consent. Simple sexual battery, as just described, is a misdemeanor offense that may be punishable by up to 12 months imprisonment. However, if the victim is under the age of 16 or if the defendant has one or more prior sexual battery convictions, the defendant will face felony sexual battery charges and 1 to 5 years imprisonment.

Conaway & Strickler, P.C. can help if you or someone you know has been accused of sexual battery. These offenses are of a sensitive nature, and the potential penalties imposed may be excessively harsh. As such, it is crucial that you have a competent sex crime lawyer at your side that will aggressively defend you against a conviction both inside and outside of the courtroom. At our firm, we offer the highest quality representation to our clients, offering personal attention and dedicated representation to reach for the best possible outcome - regardless of how serious the charges may be. Our lawyers take on cases throughout all of Georgia, and your initial consultation with an Atlanta sex crime attorney is free.

Aggravated Sexual Battery and Prior Convictions

Aggravated sexual battery is a more serious form of this criminal offense that involves nonconsensual penetration of another's sexual organs with a foreign object. Aggravated sexual battery is a felony offense that may be punishable by 25 years to life in prison. In the face of sexual battery or aggravated sexual battery charges, you will need the highest quality legal representation possible.

Contact Conaway & Strickler, P.C. today for a free case evaluation with an experienced Atlanta sex crime lawyer.