When you read stories about someone facing criminal accusations related to sexual misconduct, chances are that person is not just looking at a single offense. In most cases, a single incident can lead to numerous charges and multiple counts, compounding the penalties...
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One failed motion doesn’t have to spell defeat in sex abuse cases
Comedian Bill Cosby has seen his reputation as one of the country's most beloved personalities destroyed in the months following numerous allegations that he sexually assaulted several women. However, it is the story of one alleged victim that matters most in the eyes...
Is sex addiction a defense to sex crimes?
Getting on the computer to browse the internet or social media sites is something most of us do every single day, and for many of us, we do this for hours at a time. However, this behavior can become cause for concern if someone is struggling with impulse control...
‘Sexting epidemic’ putting young people’s futures at risk
Imagine yourself in middle school or high school. Remember the mistakes you made, the hefty weight of peer pressure and the relationships you were navigating for the first time. Now imagine the decisions you made back then weren't left in the past: they were defining...
Third parties can be named in sexual assault lawsuits
Did you know that you could be held accountable for the unlawful actions of another person? This can happen if there are claims that you allowed or failed to prevent circumstances that made it possible for another person to commit an offense. For instance,...
Will I have to register a sex offender for solicitation?
Efforts to curb prostitution across Florida have been widespread and aggressive. Despite the fact that prostitution is an active industry all across the globe, it is still illegal here and the penalties for a violation can be much more severe than you might expect.For...
The perception of imbalanced justice
Over the last weekend, a story of sexual assault and criminal sentencing made national headlines. The case involved two people: the man found guilty of multiple felonies after a sexual assault and the victim, who was not identified. The story left people all across...
Risks of reoffending: What does the research say?
Serving a sentence for a sexual offense like rape, assault or child pornography can destroy a person's life. Even after a sentence is completed, a person is still living under a microscope and can quickly wind up back in jail if he or she commits another offense.Last...
Going home: It’s not that easy for convicted sex offenders
If you are convicted of a crime, you will have to comply with the terms of the resulting sentence. This could include community service, restitution and imprisonment. Once you have fulfilled these conditions, the expectation is that you should be able to move on and...
What’s the difference between witness coaching and preparation?
Testifying in a criminal case is a very serious responsibility for anyone in the position to do so. Whether that person is a witness for the prosecution or for the defense, his or her statements have the power to make a very significant impact on the outcome of the...