The National Center for Victims of Crime estimates that one in five girls and one in 20 boys in the United States will be the victim of child sexual abuse, such as child molestation. Exact figures are hard to determine, as definitions of sex abuse and molestation vary by state and many victims do not report the crimes. The state …
Indecent Exposure: What It Is and How It’s Punished
Charged with indecent exposure? You could face steep penalties, including jail time and fines. Related sex crimes may carry steeper penalties and require registration as a sexual offender. What is considered indecent exposure? Most people think of the term “flashing,” which describes someone exposing his or her private parts for his or her own sexual gratification and/or to elicit a …
Child Pornography Charges: Laws, Penalties & What to Expect
A child pornography charge can result in punishment that significantly alters an individual’s life. Even an accusation can have long-lasting implications on the individual’s reputation, so if you stand accused, familiarize yourself with applicable laws and what to expect during the investigation and legal process. What constitutes child pornography in Florida? According to Florida Statute §847.001(3), child pornography is “any …
Indecent Exposure: Actions that Could Get You Charged
Florida Statute §800.03 details the rules surrounding indecent exposure in the state, and the penalties are fairly harsh. Many people don’t realize that what they think are just funny pranks could land them in jail. Florida’s Indecent Exposure Laws Florida code states, “It is unlawful to expose or exhibit one’s sexual organs in public or on the private premises of …
What is the difference between a sexual predator and offender?
Sexual predators and offenders are those convicted of sex crimes. Predators have been convicted of a first-degree or two second-degree felony sex crimes.
False Accusations of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse
Many people expect to have a professional relationship between themselves and their doctor, teacher, coach, lawyer or priest. However, from the shocking stories we hear and read about in the news, claims of sexual exploitation by helping professionals are on the rise. Many professionals are crossing the line and taking advantage of their power over the people who trust them. …
Prostitution Charges in Florida
Prostitution is a serious criminal offense that carries harsh penalties upon conviction. If you have recently been charged with a sexual offense in Florida, it is important to speak with a defense lawyer in Miami as soon as possible. A lawyer can examine the evidence in your case to develop an applicable defense in an effort to minimize the impact …
Florida Laws and Penalties Resulting from Rape Charges
Facing a rape charge? Miami criminal defense attorneys should be consulted immediately. This is a serious charge with severe penalties. Florida Law in a Rape Charge The prosecutor must establish that the accused engaged in vaginal, oral, or anal penetration using a sexual organ or other object with the victim, or that there was a union of the accused person’s …
Commercialized Vice: A Sexual Offense
Commercialized vice is an unfamiliar term for many, but it covers some all-too-familiar crimes in Florida, including prostitution. If you’re facing a charge for prostitution or other Florida sexual offense, then you’ll need a South Florida criminal defense attorney on your side. Generally, commercialized vice describes Florida sexual offenses associated with prostitution and sex trafficking. Some of the most common …
Seeking Criminal Defense When Falsely Accused of Rape in Florida
If you have been accused of rape, you need a competent South Florida criminal defense attorney to handle your case. Learn how you can prove your innocence.