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Category: Sex Crimes

False Rape Allegations in Florida Universities

May 5, 2022 College, Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Considering the “Me Too” movement and more victims coming forward, universities are quick to make judgment against students accused of sexual assault. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there were 7,650 identified reports of sexual offenses in 2020 and a total of 4,182 arrests. Sexual violence can have harsh physical, mental, and emotional consequences. Some of the results …

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10 Years on the Run Finally Ends – Suspect Arrested for Capital Sexual Battery

April 14, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

The hunt for a suspect in a capital sexual battery case has finally been found. After 10 long years, Benjamin Quinn, 37, has been arrested by the police. Quinn was found on a secluded farm going by a fake name, and trying to outrun a crime he had already admitted to. In the state of Florida, sexual battery is taken …

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What to do if You are Accused of Paying for Sex in Florida

April 12, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Although prostitution has been highlighted or even glamorized in pop culture, we can guarantee that it is nothing like the hit film, Pretty Woman. In fact, getting caught engaging in prostitution-related crimes can lead to serious consequences. Whether you are the person who is trying to use sex work to make money, have been accused of paying for sex, or …

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How Can Digital Evidence Affect a Child Pornography Criminal Case?

March 31, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Getting accused of a child pornography crime is an extremely serious matter. Florida has extremely strict laws regarding child pornography, which you can read more about here. With a child pornography conviction comes high fines, long prison terms, sex offender registration, and the social stigma with family, friends, and peers. Although it may seem like an impossible charge to beat, …

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The Role Physical State Plays in a Sexual Battery Charge

February 22, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Florida does not take sexual assault allegations lightly. In fact, sex crimes may receive some of the harshest penalties in the state of Florida. Sexual battery is the legal term for rape, and depending on the circumstances surrounding the offense, can result in different legal repercussions. The physical state of the alleged victim is one of the circumstances the court …

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Imperative Human Trafficking Bill Proposes Enhanced Penalties for Sex Buyers

January 28, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

On January 10, HB 1439, a bill that aims to enhance penalties for sex traffickers and increase protections for victims, was filed by Republican State Representative Jackie Toledo. The bill would be enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida as the “Human Trafficking Reduction Act”. The act relates to prostitution, lewdness, human trafficking, and public lodging and includes …

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What is Stalkerware and is it Illegal in Florida?

January 20, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Social Media

As technology continues to expand, so do the ways that hackers can break into your devices. Previously, people who wanted to secretly gain information from their victims would do so through physical methods such as stalking. However, in more recent years these methods have modernized into forms of technical stalking. One specific form of spyware, called “stalkerware,” is being used …

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What is Florida’s Sextortion Law?

November 30, 2021 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

The internet, and social media in particular, allows users to completely open the confines of their world and connect with people, places, and ideas they wouldn’t be able to otherwise. However, the prominence of social media has also opened the floodgates for criminal activity, including the crime known as ‘sextortion’. According to the FBI, the crime entails extorting or blackmailing …

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FBI Agent Who Investigated Sex Crimes Faces Multiple Sex Crime Charges

October 25, 2021 News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

In late August, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant for Supervisory Special Agent David Harris of the FBI. He was arrested in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and charged with sex crimes spanning multiple states over several years. As a result of the judge declaring him a “threat to the public at large,” he is currently being held without bond …

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