Last updated November 2025
🚨 Accused of Sexual Battery? You Need to Understand the Law
A sexual battery charge in Florida is one of the most serious accusations anyone can face. It carries life-changing consequences — including prison, sex offender registration, and permanent damage to your reputation.
Whether the allegation came from a partner, acquaintance, stranger, or was completely false — you need a lawyer who knows how to fight these charges strategically and aggressively.
At Michael White, P.A., we defend people charged with sexual battery across Fort Lauderdale and South Florida. As a former prosecutor, I know how these cases are built — and how to take them apart.
⚖️ The Legal Definition of Sexual Battery in Florida
Under Florida Statute § 794.011, sexual battery means:
“Oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object… without that person’s consent.“
Sexual battery is always a felony, and the degree depends on:
Age of the victim
Age of the accused
Presence of violence or force
Whether the victim was drugged, unconscious, or impaired
Use of weapons or threats
Prior criminal history
🛡️ Defending Against a Sexual Battery Charge
We build your defense around the facts, the science, and the Constitution:
🔹 False allegations or fabricated stories
🔹 Consent — including text messages, videos, and witness statements
🔹 Forensic issues (lack of DNA or flawed testing)
🔹 Improper police interviews or coercive tactics
🔹 Mental health or credibility issues with the accuser
We also aggressively file motions to suppress statements, digital evidence, or warrants obtained unlawfully.
✅ Why Clients Hire Michael White
✅ Former Florida prosecutor with experience in sex crime prosecution and defense
✅ Discreet, strategic, and aggressive
✅ Trusted by professionals, students, and those falsely accused
✅ Proven results in motion hearings, depositions, and trial
📞 Charged With Sexual Battery? Don’t Wait.
If you’re facing sexual battery charges, they won’t go away quietly — but they can be beaten with the right strategy.
📲 Call (954) 270-0769 or schedule your consultation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🧑⚖️ Is sexual battery a felony in Florida?
Yes. It ranges from second-degree to life felonies depending on the facts, including the victim’s age and the use of force or coercion.
📄 Can I be charged even if the other person consented?
Yes — especially if the person was underage, intoxicated, or claims they were unable to consent. We use communication and context to challenge this.
⚖️ Will I have to register as a sex offender?
If convicted — yes. That’s why it’s critical to fight the charge or pursue a resolution that avoids conviction.
📉 What if the accuser is lying?
We investigate motives for false allegations, including jealousy, divorce, child custody, or peer pressure. Many cases hinge on credibility.
🚨 Can this charge be sealed or expunged?
If convicted — no. But if the charge is dismissed or dropped, sealing or expungement may be possible. We build your case with that in mind.