We often discuss the far-reaching impact that a sex crime conviction can have on a person's life. Even after someone has served a sentence for a sex crime, he or she can continue to face legal, social and financial challenges. Of course there is often a requirement to...
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Every person involved in act of prostitution can face charges
It may seem harmless to exchange money for sexual acts; people think that if participants on both ends of this transaction are willing and each get something out of the exchange, no one is getting hurt.However, prostitution, solicitation of a prostitute, pandering and...
Legal defense crucial when you are facing sex crime allegations
Being accused of a sex crime, including those involving rape, sexual battery or child pornography, can be one of the most disastrous events in a person's life. Whether the allegations are accurate or not, defending against these claims can be vital.Too many people...
Repercussions of sex abuse allegations not just criminal
Oftentimes on this blog, we discuss the serious criminal consequences of being convicted of sex abuse or similar crimes. There is a very real potential for a person to be sentenced to jail and be required to register as a sex offender in Florida if convicted of a sex...
Child pornography convictions can mean a lifetime of consequences
In our country, there are certain criminal convictions that tend to carry with them a certain stigma. This stigma, once it is attached to someone, can be quite hard -- if not impossible -- to shake off. Child pornography convictions fall under this category. Not...
How big of an issue is recidivism in Florida?
The penalties and limitations that are put in place for people convicted of a sex crime are particularly harsh. Authorities and supporters of these measures argue that they are effective ways at reducing recidivism, or a relapse in criminal behaviors. However, this...
How time can be a factor in sexual abuse cases
Many people have been following the dramatic stories of sexual abuse that have been told about iconic actor and comedian, Bill Cosby. Currently, reports state that there are more than 20 women who have made statements that Cosby engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with...
How can I prove that my criminal charges were due to entrapment?
Some of our recent posts have focused on the use of sting operations, which are a common law-enforcement tool used to catch would-be offenders. Most people are familiar with drug and prostitution stings, in which an undercover officer poses as a drug dealer or...
Florida students involved in alleged prostitution ring
Teenagers can make some bad and dangerous decisions, no matter how much parents try to steer them in the right direction. Young people want to be treated like adults but they can still be impulsive and immature. They may also lack the capability to appreciate the...
Prostitution stings: What law enforcement agents are looking for
State and federal law enforcement agencies are aggressive in their pursuit to track down and "bust up" alleged prostitution rings. Sometimes we read about these stings in the news or see them played back on TV shows that document police activity; but while these...