Indiana Sexual Battery Defense Lawyers

Sexual Battery Definition in Indiana

Under Indiana law, sexual battery is the act of forcefully touching an individual or one who is unable to consent due to physical or mental disability as a way to arouse/satisfy sexual desires or the desires of another person. This is a Level 6 felony punishable by a minimum of six months in jail.

The charge may be enhanced to a Level 4 felony punishable by a minimum of two years of imprisonment if the act also involved:

• Threatening or using excessive force
• Using a deadly weapon
• Facilitating the act by giving the person a drug without his or her knowledge or committing the act after knowing that the person has been drugged without his or her knowledge

If you are facing a sexual battery accusation in Dearborn County, the first action you should take is to engage the services of a legal team that knows how to fight sex crime charges. You could be facing several years in prison, fines, probation, and mandatory sex offender registration. Your reputation, your social relationships, your family, and your career may all be negatively affected.

Get the aggressive defense you deserve. Call us at (812) 747-9771 for a case review.

Experienced Sexual Battery Legal Counsel

At Bleile & Dawson, our Dearborn County sexual battery defense attorneys work only in the field of sex crime defense. That concentration gives us the advantage in legal representation. We handle cases like yours all day long and spend time in courtrooms routinely defending our clients whose freedom and future are at stake. We are passionate about upholding the award-winning quality of legal support we provide to individuals who have nowhere else to turn and no one on their side.

Our legal team is here to help you by providing our assertive and thorough legal ability. Our Dearborn County sexual battery defense lawyers have been recognized by such industry organizations as the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, Rising Stars℠, and Avvo. Our strategic defenses and aggressive approach have helped us earn such national recognition. We encourage you to take advantage of our skills and committed approach by contacting us as soon as possible.

You can talk to one of our experienced legal team in Indiana at (812) 747-9771 or contact us online for a consultation – available 24/7.