A sex offense charge in Florida is unlike almost any other criminal matter. The consequences extend far beyond a potential prison sentence - and they can begin before a conviction ever happens. At Butash Law Group, we represent people facing sex crime charges in Pasco County courts, including the Pasco County Courthouse in Dade City and the West Pasco Judicial.
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Florida imposes a set of collateral consequences on sex crime convictions that follow a person long after any prison sentence ends. Understanding what you’re facing - and what a strong defense can prevent - is the first step.
A conviction for a qualifying sex offense triggers mandatory placement on Florida’s sexual offender or sexual predator registry. That registration carries lifelong residency restrictions: registered individuals cannot live within a specified distance of schools, daycares, parks, playgrounds, or bus stops. In Pasco County, local ordinances layer additional restrictions on top of state law - creating geographic exclusion zones that are more stringent than what Florida statute alone requires. Attorneys without genuine Pasco County practice experience routinely miss this distinction.
Beyond registration, a sex crime conviction in Florida can result in:
The critical point: these consequences are triggered by conviction - not by arrest. An arrest for a sex offense does not automatically place you on the registry. Charges that are dismissed, result in acquittal, or are resolved without a qualifying conviction do not impose registration obligations. The outcome determines what follows. That is why the defense matters, and why it needs to start now.
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Every sex crime defense matter is individually assessed based on its unique facts, applicable Florida law, and the client's goals. The firm identifies fee-recovery opportunities, evaluates litigation risk, and recommends the most advantageous pathmediation, negotiated settlement, or trial.
Where appropriate, Butash Law Group pursues pre-suit negotiation or formal mediation to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively before court proceedings begin. A timely mediated resolution can preserve business relationships and significantly reduce overall litigation expense.
If litigation proceeds, the firm actively manages all phases of discoveryincluding interrogatories, document requests, depositions, and subpoenasto build the strongest possible evidentiary record. Disputes over privilege, production scope, or non-party subpoenas are handled promptly to keep the case moving forward.
When settlement terms are inadequate or trial is in the client's best interest, Butash Law Group is fully prepared to argue the case before a judge or jury in Florida state or federal court. The firm pursues every available remedy to achieve the most favorable outcome possible for each client.
Butash Law Group serves sex crime defense clients throughout Pasco, Hillsborough, Hernando and Pinellas counties, including Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Dade City and Tampa. Whether your dispute arises locally or involves parties across the region, the firm provides experienced, responsive representation close to home.
Butash Law Group represents Tampa Bay clients across a full range of legal matters.
Mike grew up in the Tampa Bay area and graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 1997. He was immediately hired as an Assistant State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas and Pasco Counties, where he prosecuted everything from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies. Today he uses that insider experience to defend clients across Tampa Bay. With more than three decades of practice, lead counsel in over 40 jury trials, and thousands of cases handled, Mike brings the kind of courtroom judgment that only comes from years on both sides of the aisle.
40+ jury trials as lead counsel | 30+ years practicing | Thousands of cases
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