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Sexual Battery Defense | Miami, FL<\/p>

Facing a First-Time Sexual Battery Charge in Miami? Start With a Clear Plan.<\/h1>

Patrick Wilson Law, PLLC defends people charged for the first time across Miami-Dade, Broward and the Florida Keys. Talk with Patrick David Wilson about your charge in a confidential setting.<\/p>

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By Patrick David Wilson \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A first time sexual battery charge in Miami is a felony case with serious penalties. Florida law defines sexual battery by certain kinds of penetration or union, and consent is at the center of the case. This page explains what the charge means, what the state must prove, and how a defense works. Patrick Wilson Law, PLLC is a criminal defense firm based in Miami that serves clients across South Florida.<\/p>\n

What Sexual Battery Means Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n

Sexual battery is a specific offense defined in Fla. Stat. \u00a7 794.011<\/a>. The statute covers oral, anal, or female genital penetration by, or union with, another person’s sexual organ. It also covers anal or female genital penetration by any other object. It does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose.<\/p>\n

The charge turns on consent. The statute says consent means intelligent, knowing, and voluntary consent. It does not include coerced submission. It also says a person’s failure to physically resist is not the same as consent.<\/p>\n

Many first-time charges begin with a report, not a long investigation. A breakup, a family dispute, or a disagreement about what happened can lead to an arrest. The case then focuses on what each person understood at the time.<\/p>\n\n

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If you were just arrested or told a report was filed, you do not have to face the next steps alone. Our team can explain the charge with you. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What the State Must Prove and the Evidence It Uses<\/h2>\n

The defense tests whether that proof holds up. Cases often rely on several kinds of evidence:<\/p>\n