According to a recent study, there may be troubling gaps in the way states in Florida and across the country register and monitor those convicted of sex crimes. Specifically, overlapping laws and restrictions may be contributing to homelessness among registered...
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Florida man arrested after sending instant message to minor
Florida police recently arrested a 50-year-old sex offender, alleging that he attempted to solicit a minor boy for sex by sending him an instant message. Specifically, police claim that the man asked the boy to meet for sex. In reality, however, the underage boy was...
Police looking for Florida man in attempted sex crime
However, a third man ran up and pushed the suspect off of the girl. The girl ran home, at which time her mother called the police. At the time of the story, police had not yet been able to locate either the alleged suspect or the witnesses. Police are also unclear...
Internet restrictions included in some sex crime sentences
There are many consequences to consider when charged with a sex crime. In addition to years in prison, the accused's personal life can be impacted even after release. Sex offender registration is one example, which can impact where a person is able to find work or...
Florida sex offender registry lists offenders’ addresses
A recent article, inviting readers to check the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators website, illustrates how far-reaching sex offender laws have become in the state, which some regard as leading the nation in having the most...
Florida men arrested for alleged sex crimes with minors
In this case, it is unclear whether any of the men are repeat offenders. Sentences are typically harsher for defendants with a previous conviction or who confess to have engaged in previous offenses.However, it is equally unclear whether mitigating factors should be...
Florida man arrested for Internet sex crime
A conviction for an Internet sex crime in Florida is a serious matter, and can have long-reaching impact on a person's career. It can be difficult to overcome any negative stigma or public reaction to an arrest -- even in the event the charges are later dropped or if...
Authorities make arrests after Florida child sex sting
According to Florida authorities, a 5-day sting operation has led to the arrests of 23 men. The suspects are accused of traveling to a Florida location -- a decoy home manned by undercover officer -- with the expectation that they were going to have sex with a...
Florida man arrested for Internet sex crime
A Florida man was recently arrested after Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents received a tip about the man's alleged computer chatting with a minor. Agents served a search warrant on the man's home, where they removed computers and hard drives. A search of...
Florida authorities strengthen penalties for sex trafficking
Florida readers may be surprised to learn that, according to a 2011 study by the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, Florida ranks third to only California and Texas in the number of sex trafficking violations. The study based its numbers on calls made to the...