Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Attempted vs Actual

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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; however, sexual battery does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose.� That being said, if you�ve plead to a violation of 794.011, it is quite reasonable for a potential employer to assume that you committed the violation. Based on the facts you provided you could have also been charged with kidnapping, burglary, and probably Aggravated Assault. All of which probably would have caused this employer to decline your job application.

Re: Attempted vs Actual

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Whether or not you would have been found guilty is inconsequential. The fact is that you plead guilty. It is enough for any employer to rely on your statement to decline an application for employment. In fact, in Florida, you can be declined for any reason an employer chooses.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.