A recent story sends a cautionary message about the dangers of sex crime allegations, regardless of their underlying merit.According to reports, a psychologist recently decided to accept an alternative punishment, rather than contest allegations that she had sex with...
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Month: November 2013
Florida lawmakers may limit treatment options for sex offenders
A sex crimes attorney might advocate for rehabilitation of convicted offenders, where possible. However, several Florida lawmakers are advocating for legislation that might make it harder for sex offenders to receive treatment at mental hospitals.The lawmakers are...
Military officials qualify recent sex crime data
According to recent data from the Pentagon, sexual assault allegations involving military members increased by nearly 50 percent during the past fiscal year. In quantitative terms, the Defense Department received 3,553 complaints in the first three quarters alone.The...
Penn State agrees to multi-million settlement in Sandusky case
If there were any doubt about the serious penalties that can accompany sex crime convictions, the recently announced settlement in the Jerry Sandusky case settles the issue.The charges against Sandusky, who is now 69 years old, involved sexual assault charges over a...
Florida college bans certain sex offenders from enrollment
In a recent post, we informed readers of the sex offender database that several Florida universities have made available to students. However, university administrators have taken an even more aggressive step.According to a recent announcement, the board of trustees...