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Category: Sex Crimes

Kid Zone Mentor Charged with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior

December 13, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

When an adult inappropriately touches a minor, one of the charges they may be faced with is lewd and lascivious behavior. In the state of Florida, there are different variations of the lewd and lascivious charges depending on the specific details of the case. A Central Florida mentor has recently been arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior after being accused …

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Man Faces Criminal Charges for Sexual Activity with Dog

December 9, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual conduct. Florida Legislature has made it illegal for citizens to engage in any sexual activity with animals. Often referred to as “bestiality,” these types of charges can have serious consequences if the accused person is convicted. A recent case in Florida highlights the charges that can come with bestiality accusations after a …

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UF Quarterback Arrested for Child Pornography

December 9, 2022 College, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

When it comes to sex crimes, the state of Florida prosecutes cases harshly. This is especially true when the sex crimes involve minors. A person who is accused of possessing or distributing child pornography can lead to extensive penalties that could last the rest of their life. In a recent Florida case, a University of Florida athlete has been indefinitely …

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Florida Doctor Arrested After Sexual Assault Allegations

November 29, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

Two women have come forward in accusing a Naples doctor of raping them while receiving medical procedures. Both women claim to have been put out of consciousness prior to the incident resulting in the sexual battery of a physically helpless person. This article will provide information on the case along with details on sexual battery charges in Florida. What was …

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Foster Parent Sentenced to 170 Years for Child Exploitation

November 25, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

A Sanford man has just been sentenced to 170 years in prison for secretly recording and abusing his foster children. An investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Sanford Police Department, and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. We will provide information from the case, along with information on child pornography charges in Florida. What was the Case? …

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Digital Forensic Examination Brings on Additional Child Pornography Charges

November 11, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

A Central Florida man who has already been arrested for child pornography has just received an additional 40 charges after further investigation. This article will provide details from the case, along with information on transmitting child pornography and using digital forensic experts as a defense in a criminal case. What was the Case? On October 12, 2022, a woman called …

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Sexual Relationship with a Minor Results in Human Trafficking Case

November 10, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

Sex crimes against minors are taken extremely seriously in Florida and can cause life-altering consequences. A person accused of engaging in sexual relations with a minor or promoting them for sexual activity can find themselves with hefty criminal charges. A recent case in Florida shows the consequences of human trafficking and engaging in sexual acts with a minor. This article …

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Can I be Arrested for Accidentally Accessing Child Porn on the Internet?

November 7, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

The internet is a vast and confusing space that we’re all still trying to figure out. There are times when simply browsing the internet could come with illegal acts. For example, while trying to download a movie or TV series you could accidentally click on a link that has a pop-up of child pornography. Despite immediately closing the window, there …

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Drugged Drinks and Hateful Speech – UM Fraternity Shut Down

October 19, 2022 College, College Student Disciplinary Hearing, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) Florida Gamma chapter was established at the University of Miami in 1949. After 70 years of acting as an established Greek community, the fraternity has been shut down due to drugging allegations and a hate speech video that surfaced. Several students have come forward to report the alleged drugging that happened at one of the fraternity’s …

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