Florida college football fans may have heard that Jameis Winston, a quarterback for Florida State, has been cleared of an accusation brought by an alleged sexual assault victim.The quarterback has been the object of national media scrutiny, which is an invasion of...
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Internet sex crime penalties may be harsher than actual assaults
Today’s story raises the question of whether some ideas might be better left in the realm of criminal justice theory, rather than applied in actual practice.Readers of this blog know that Internet sex crimes can implicate serious penalties, including fines and...
Psychologist surrenders license instead of contesting sex crime
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...
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...
Florida officials conduct online sting against sex offenders
Florida law enforcement officials recently concluded a 15-day initiative against alleged sex offenders.The program, which was operated by the state’s Department of Law Enforcement, specifically targeted the crime of online solicitation of a minor. At the end of...
Several Florida university campuses launch sex offender database
Re-entering society after serving time for a sex crime conviction can be a daunting task. For many individuals in that scenario, it may feel like they have to start over. Former careers have long since ended, and individuals with a sex crime on their criminal record...
Florida student accepts plea offer in sex crime case
In previous posts, we’ve discussed some of the criticisms levied against Florida prosecutors who charged a high school student with a sex crime for her same-sex relationship with a younger classmate. The girl was 18 years old at the time of her alleged relationship...