Defenders With Over 60 Combined Years Of Experience
In previous posts to Florida readers, we’ve discussed some of the residency restrictions that convicted sex offenders may face upon their release from jail or prison. As many sex crimes lawyers might know, such limitations might prohibit a registered sex...
In recent posts, we’ve discussed whether juvenile sex offenders should be afforded adult punishments and subjected to adult criminal trials. The consequences of prosecuting a juvenile as an adult can be life-long, resulting in a criminal record, potential sex...
Florida readers may have friends or know of acquaintances who served in the United States Air Force. Such service is an honor, considering the rigorous academic and physical challenges required of enlisted personnel. Many expect the high standards expected of new...
A recent article profiled the demographic of alleged sexual assault offenders. The results may surprise Florida readers.In most sexual assault crimes, the alleged offender and the victim are close to each other in age. For example, other juveniles, rather than adults,...
Florida readers of this blog are likely aware of the sex offender registration requirements imposed upon individuals convicted of many types of sex crimes. However, at least one Florida county sheriff's department has taken additional measures, ostensibly to safeguard...
In recent posts, we've discussed some of the devastating consequences, both personally and professionally, that can happen to a suspect accused of a sex crime in Florida. Those consequences may be deepest felt at the college level, where many students have yet to...
Florida readers may have seen television shows or movies where a criminal suspect, when confronted with evidence or even caught in the act, breaks down and confesses. As it turns out, such confessionals also happen in real life. Florida authorities recently arrested a...
Florida authorities recently launched a two-day sting operation they named "Take Back the Night." According to officials, the operation targeted sex offenders in violation of sex offender registration requirements. Officials conducted the operation by performing 60...
In recent posts, we've discussed some of the restrictions imposed upon convicted sex offenders in Florida. These issues impact an offender's ability to rehabilitate back into society in areas of employment, community and privacy. For example, although prospective...
Florida officials can be overly zealous in prosecuting child pornography cases. The state law defines child pornography as any image depicting a minor engaged in sexual conduct. An experienced sex crimes defense lawyer might assert that the exact nature of the acts is...