At Funk, Szachacz & Diamond, we are focused on crafting highly effective defense strategies for clients who are facing serious criminal charges. If you have been charged with sexual assault, you could be facing more than just time behind bars. In addition to incarceration, you may be classified as a sexual offender for the remainder of your life. This will make it difficult, and nearly impossible, for you to secure employment and maintain personal relationships, among other things. Due to the serious nature of your offense, we strongly advise you against self-representation. When your reputation, rights and future are on the line, results matter. Our criminal defense attorney has a track record of success and is fully equipped to combat your criminal charges next. To take the first step in your case, give us a call at (312) 313-1338.
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Sexual Assault?
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Kepler Funk
Attorney
As a criminal attorney in Melbourne Florida, Kepler B. Funk is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He has appeared pro hac vice in other jurisdictions including Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Texas and Kansas.
Mr. Funk is a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Further, he was selected to serve, as one of only nine Florida attorneys, on the Florida Bar's Board Certification Committee for Criminal Trial Law. Further, he served as Vice-Chair of that committee. Mr. Funk is a LIFE Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and previously sat on its Board of Directors. Additionally, he is a member of the International Criminal Defense Attorney Association, International Criminal Bar and is on the list of approved defense counsel to appear in the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands and in the Extraordinary Chambers for the Courts of Cambodia. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association and is a former member of the Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court and Board of Directors Member of the Children's Home Society.
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Keith Szachacz
Attorney
Keith Szachacz graduated Cum Laude from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics. Mr. Szachacz served as a Judge on the Student Hearing Board and was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. He received his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1992. As a criminal attorney in Melbourne Florida, Mr. Szachacz is a member of the Brevard County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, U.S. District Court- Middle District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Szachacz and the firm represented Colleen Shipman, the victim of an attack by former astronaut Lisa Nowak. The firm protected Ms. Shipman’s interests during the State of Florida’s prosecution of Lisa Nowak. In addition, ABC’s 20/20 Primetime News Program, with anchor Chris Cuomo, featured a one hour story about Colleen Shipman under the supervision of the firm.
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Alan Diamond
Attorney
Alan Diamond Melbourne FL defense attorney has been the attorney of record in over 11,000 criminal cases. Mr. Diamond graduated from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies. He received his law degree in 1992 from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill College of Law.
During his career as a criminal attorney in Melbourne Florida, Mr. Diamond has handled numerous cases in both State and Federal Court. Specifically, Mr. Diamond successfully defended a NASA Space Shuttle quality assurance specialist who was indicted for 166 counts of fraud involving the Space Shuttle in Federal Court. Alan Diamond has also successfully represented victims of felonies as well as those people seeking injunctions for protection. In addition, he has tried cases of all types, from misdemeanors to homicides in both State and Federal Court. He has significant jury trial experience representing those accused of a myriad of crimes including; rape, DUI, murder, burglary, drug trafficking, sex crimes, computer crimes and others.
Our Most Notable Cases
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6 felony counts of Performing Lewd Acts Upon a Minor
Dismissed
A tennis pro, Mr. D. was arrested and accused of 6 felony counts of Performing Lewd Acts Upon a Minor. After nearly three years of investigation by the firm, the government eventually dismissed all felonies against Mr. D.
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Two Counts of Sexual Battery and False Imprisonment.
Acquitted
Mr. B., a law school graduate, was arrested and charged by the government with two counts of Sexual Battery and False Imprisonment. Although DNA matched Mr. B. to the alleged victim, Mr. B. was acquitted of all charges after jury trial.
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Trafficking, Conspiracy to Traffic
Dismissed
Mr. M. was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone, Conspiracy to Traffic in Oxycodone and Acquiring a Controlled Substance by Fraud. After a year-long investigation by the attorneys, the Government dismissed all felonies and Mr. M. was not convicted of any crime.
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Double Murder
Reversal of conviction and death sentence
The attorneys were asked to serve as appellate counsel for Mr. B. after he was convicted of two murders and sentenced to death. The attorneys agreed to become Mr. B’s appellate counsel. They successfully briefed and argued before the Florida Supreme Court for the unanimous 7-0 reversal of his conviction and death sentence.
Put Your Case in Capable & Competent Hands
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Our Attorneys are Certified by the Florida State Bar.
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We Value Integrity & Handle Each Case Honestly.
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Our Team is Backed by a Track Record of Success.
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Our Attorneys Will Personally Handle Your Case.
Common Penalties
The penalties for sexual assault are severe. As a result of the serious nature of your offense, we urge you to secure hard-hitting representation from our highly skilled criminal defense attorney. If the prosecution is successful in proving your guilt of a sexual assault offense, you could face a felony conviction of the second degree. We understand what is at stake and will do everything within our power in order to defend you against a conviction.
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Incarceration
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Sex Offender Registration
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Excessive Fines and Fees
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Loss of Right to Own a Firearm
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Forfeiture of Assets
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Immigration Consequences
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Do Not
Plead GuiltyA plea bargain may not be within your best interests. We will evaluate your legal options and help you take the most effective avenue of defense.
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Never Speak To
Law Enforcement OfficersAnything you say or do can be held against you as incriminating evidence in court. Take advantage of your right to remain silent.
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Retain Legal
Representation ImmediatelyWhen faced with a sex crime accusation, you need proven defense. We can offer you the trial-tested advocacy that you require in order to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
We Have The Answers You Need
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Questions
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What Is Aggravated Assault?
Answer
Many factors can cause your assault offense to be charged as aggravated assault. These may include: sexual assault resulting in serious bodily injury or death, sexual assault involving the use of a date rape drug, sexual assault of a child under the age of 14, sexual assault of an elderly or disabled individual and coerced sexual conduct involving threats of imminent harm.
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Who Will Know That I Am A Sex Offender?
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If you have been convicted of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault, you will face severe penalties. A common penalty is being required to register as a sex offender, a record publicizing that you committed a sex crime. This record will include your address as well as other personal information that will affect your future opportunities. The general public will be privy to the information listed on The State Sex Offender Registry. Anyone who searches sex offenders in a particular area may view your picture and personal information.
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How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
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When you hire our criminal defense law firm, our legal advocates will do everything possible in order to keep your record clean. We know exactly what is at stake and will work to negotiate for a favorable outcome. Due to the serious nature of your offense, we strongly advise you against self-representation. Without a highly skilled lawyer on your side, you will greatly decrease your chances of success.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Reduced
There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon circumstances with what exactly happened.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Suppressed Evidence
In some instances, it can be proven that some type of violation occurred during the process of investigation, which could lead to evidence being thrown out of court.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Dismissed
We work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome, including getting your criminal charges completely dismissed, acquitted, or dropped.
Increase Your Chances of a Better Outcome
We Know the Law. We Can Protect Your Rights.
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