In a recent blog post, we discussed a development in the case against comedian Bill Cosby who had been accused of sexual assault by multiple women. In that post, we reported that he has officially been charged with aggravated indecent assault. We also mentioned...
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Evidence of online misconduct doesn’t just disappear
Young people who were born and raised in this digital era often have a different opinion and appreciation of online interactions than people who went without things like Facebook and Google for much of their lives. They may be savvier with adopting new technology and...
Bill Cosby formally charged with sexual assault
The rumors and accusations that Bill Cosby had drugged and sexually assaulted many women over the years have increasingly been in the news since comedian Hannibal Burress pointed out Cosby's moralizing hypocrisy as a part of his act. But on Wednesday, December...
Harsh penalties for authority figures accused of sexual abuse
Any and every allegation of sexual misconduct involving a child is taken very seriously by state and federal law enforcement agencies and can result in severe consequences for the adult or adults involved.An allegation of sexual assault or abuse on its own can be bad...
Challenging arrests made after use of drug-sniffing dogs
Florida and federal law enforcement agencies routinely use dogs trained in sniffing out dangerous, unlawful materials like drugs. These dogs are relied on for their abilities to smell things humans cannot and they have proven to be successful in many cases. But they...
State, federal agencies involved in online solicitation cases
We use the Internet just about every day, and chances are many readers of this blog do too, whether it's to play games, check email, post to Facebook or do some online shopping. For the most part, people feel safe online thanks to passwords and user names.However,...
How state and federal prostitution charges are different
We have discussed the serious consequences associated with solicitation and prostitution in Florida on this blog before. Besides the criminal consequences of a conviction on these offenses, which we examined in this blog post, being convicted of prostitution or...
3 Florida students charged with felony drug trafficking
Being in college is an exciting time for any student. Young people get more freedom, they are exploring what they want to do with their lives and they are learning about being independent and responsible. However, college can also mean a lack of supervision, anxiety...
Navigating the holidays as a registered sex offender
People all across Florida look forward to the holiday season. It's a time of year to be with friends and family and there are usually a lot of events going on, so it can be very exciting. However, it can also be quite stressful, particularly if you are unable to...
Traffic violation highlights stigma of sex offender registration
We often discuss the stigma that comes with being a registered sex offender. In fact, it is one of the harshest penalties of a sex crime conviction but many people fail to appreciate just how much of a person's life can be affected by that label.For instance, even if...