On behalf of Lindsey & Ferry, P.A.

People have a pretty common -- and often misguided -- opinion on what a sex offender looks like and how he or she behaves. However, the truth is that every person, every case and every offense is different. Unfortunately, there is a tendency to lump every offender...

Readers of this blog may remember a post from September when we discussed a story that had been making headlines about a man who received a harsh sentence for having sex with a 14-year-old girl. This is an update on that post, which can be read in full here, as a...

Facing criminal charges of any nature can be frightening for any person. However, if you are not a U.S. citizen, you could be at risk of facing deportation if you are accused of criminal activity.If you have been charged with a crime and are either in the U.S. without...

There are many laws and ideals that form the foundation of the criminal justice system in this country, including the right to legal representation and the fact that people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. These rights stand the test of time and will likely...

Getting arrested for any crime can be extremely scary. Once you realize you are being arrested, you may lash out or do things you normally wouldn't out of fear.However, whether you believe you did anything wrong or not, you must understand that you are innocent until...

When people are chatting with other people online, there is a very real sense of anonymity. Screen names, false email addresses and even fake profile pictures can make a person feel like they can do and say things they'd never do or say if they were using their real...

Readers of this blog may remember a post we wrote in June about a 17-year-old boy convicted and sentenced for having sex with a girl who was 14. In that post, which can be read in full here, we discussed the fact that the girl lied about her age and the sentence...

People are wrongfully accused of criminal behavior far too often in the U.S. Sometimes these allegations are made to purposefully ruin someone's life and other times they are the result of a shoddy or flawed investigation. In either scenario, it can be crucial for a...

Being placed on probation can be a great relief to anyone convicted of a crime stemming from sexual misconduct. Probation is typically preferred as it can shorten or eliminate jail or prison sentences and allow a person to stay in their community instead of behind...

If you are being accused of or have been charged with a sex offense, you need to understand that you could be in some very serious trouble. Even the allegation of such conduct can be enough to destroy your family and reputation so it is crucial that you truly...