Florida police recently arrested a 50-year-old sex offender, alleging that he attempted to solicit a minor boy for sex by sending him an instant message. Specifically, police claim that the man asked the boy to meet for sex. In reality, however, the underage boy was really an undercover officer.
Police looking for Florida man in attempted sex crime
Internet restrictions included in some sex crime sentences
There are many consequences to consider when charged with a sex crime. In addition to years in prison, the accused's personal life can be impacted even after release. Sex offender registration is one example, which can impact where a person is able to find work or even to live after serving a sentence for a sex crime. Florida readers may be surprised to learn about another restriction sometimes imposed by courts upon sex offenders: restricted Internet access.
Florida sex offender registry lists offenders' addresses
A recent article, inviting readers to check the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators website, illustrates how far-reaching sex offender laws have become in the state, which some regard as leading the nation in having the most restrictive sex offender laws.
