If you are accused of sexual misconduct, especially when it involves minors, the fact is that you could be in some very serious trouble. In many cases, you will be looking at several charges, each with its own potential for severe consequences.For example, a person...
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Civil commitment: Another measure of control for sex offenders
We have discussed the many ways a person's life can be affected after being convicted of a sexually-related crime. Any criminal conviction can be devastating and significantly upset a person's family, career and future, but conviction of a sex offense can result in...
Sex offenders in Florida: What you need to know about Halloween
Many people look forward to Halloween as a time to carve pumpkins, dress up in a costume or hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. But for people who have been convicted of a sex offense, Halloween can be just another reminder that they made a mistake and are still...
Florida man facing federal charges after undercover investigation
While criminal charges of any kind can be devastating, few are as potentially ruinous as those involving child pornography allegations. Charges of making, having or distributing these materials can destroy a person's family, reputation and career, and a conviction can...
How often do sex offenders have to re-register in Florida?
Of all the consequences that are associated with a criminal conviction, being required to register as a sex offender is one of the most devastating. Prison sentences can be bad enough to seriously damage a person's future, career or family, but people who are also...
When teens face criminal sexual charges, legal help is crucial
Being charged with a criminal offense at any age can be devastating. But when young adults or teens are in this situation, they could be facing a lifetime of consequences for a youthful mistake.Young people are far from perfect. They act without thinking, or they may...
Defending against allegations of a sex crime
Sexual abuse or assault charges can be among the most divisive in the criminal justice system. The public will often pass judgment long before a court does, and if someone is ultimately convicted of a sex crime, he or she will often face extremely harsh penalties.But...
What is entrapment?
One of the most ruinous experiences a person can be faced with is being charged with a sex crime. Whether the charges involve minors, solicitation or assault, any accusation that includes sexual misconduct can prove to be devastating.However, being charged with an...
Federal court tosses out child pornography conviction
Being convicted of child pornography charges can destroy a person's life. In many cases, a person will face harsh prison sentences and a lifetime of registering as a sex offender. Having this kind of offense on a criminal record can also result in seriously limited...
How could children end up facing child pornography charges?
Accusations related to child pornography should be taken very seriously, even if it seems like a simple mistake or misunderstanding. Minimizing the reality of these charges is one common misstep parents make when it is their own child faced with child pornography...
