False accusations of sexual assault are generally rare (making up less than 10% of all reported sexual assaults), but they do happen. If you are falsely accused of sexual assault, you’ll probably question the best way to defend yourself or if you should respond at…
Until 2007, the state of Florida considered any sexual relations between a minor and a legal adult (over 18) to be statutory rape, even if the relationship was consensual. This required the adult involved to register as a sex offender, creating lifelong complications to finding…
When a warrant is issued for your arrest, a court has authorized law enforcement to arrest you because they have probable cause to believe you committed a crime. Once an arrest warrant is issued, it will remain active until you are arrested, which can happen…
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you may qualify for withholding of adjudication. This type of case outcome isn’t a conviction, but it isn’t an acquittal or a dismissal of your charges either. Rather, when a judge withholds adjudication, they sentence you to probation…
Online sex sting operations are increasingly common in the state of Florida. In these undercover operations, law enforcement officers go online and pretend to be a minor. They intend to find predators hoping to meet children for sexual encounters. When the person shows up, the…
Sexting is the act of sending or receiving sexually explicit images or videos. The photos or videos are sent or received through an electronic device or computer. Sexting between two consenting adults is legal in Florida, but individuals younger than 18 could face harsh criminal…
Child pornography-related crimes can result in multiple counts. In addition to charges for possession, distribution, production, or manufacture of child pornography, transmission charges may also apply when child porn is sent or viewed on an electronic device. You might be surprised to learn that you…
