Sex Offenses

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

An allegation of a college student secretly accessing webcam technology of college women’s computers sounds more like the plot of a fraternity house movie, rather than real life. Yet one college student is charged with this very crime.The 19-year-old college...

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