Location: Broward County
Charge Type: Sex Crimes
Result: Charges Reduced
The Situation
Our client was charged with felony burglary with intent to commit voyeurism and indecent exposure, stemming from an incident where they briefly entered a home’s patio—an area legally defined as curtilage.
Because of the serious nature of the charges, the case originally required a mandatory prison sentence. While the client admitted to making a mistake, the penalties they faced were far too severe for the circumstances.
With a future on the line, our legal team went to work to build a powerful defense strategy.
The Defense Strategy
Recognizing the high stakes, our attorneys crafted a comprehensive mitigation package to demonstrate our client’s low risk for reoffending and advocate for a more just resolution.
- Secured a psychosexual evaluation that provided expert insight into our client’s behavior, showing no risk for reoffending.
- Implemented therapeutic measures that highlighted our client’s commitment to personal growth and responsibility.
- Presented evidence of a clean criminal history, reinforcing that this was an isolated incident, not a pattern of behavior.
- Negotiated aggressively with the prosecution to argue that a felony charge and mandatory prison sentence were excessive for this situation.
By proactively addressing the prosecution’s concerns and offering a structured resolution, we successfully convinced the State Attorney’s Office to reduce the charges.
The Result
Instead of facing a felony conviction and mandatory prison time, our client’s charges were reduced to misdemeanors:
- Felony burglary charge reduced to misdemeanor trespass, voyeurism, and indecent exposure
- 12 months of probation per charge, served consecutively, with early termination possible
- No prison time—allowing our client to move forward without a life-altering conviction
This case is a prime example of how strategic defense and skilled negotiation can completely change the outcome of a criminal case.