Florida readers might be surprised to learn that only two sex crimes carry mandatory minimum sentences under state law. Both involve a sexual assault against a child less than 12 years of age. Although potential charges for other sex offenses may also involve long...

In a rare move, prosecutors have offered a plea deal to a criminal defendant in a sex crime case that will allow the individual to avoid both jail time and registration on the sex offender database.Admittedly, the case is unique in many ways. The sex crime at issue is...

A federal judge recently determined that a particular state’s online sex trafficking law was preempted by federal law and possibly unconstitutional.The state law in question established penalties for the knowing publication or dissemination of any commercial sex...

For any readers that might doubt the public’s willingness to turn over information about registered sex offenders, a recent story should resolve any doubts.According to Florida authorities, a sex offender had failed to register with his local county. The local...

Officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently concluded another round in a nationwide effort against child prostitution. Begun in 2003, the coordinated effort is called Operation Cross Country. The most recent crackdown, which occurred over a 72-hour...