In the State of Florida, sexual offenses are taken extremely seriously, especially those involving minors. One of the more severe charges that can arise in such cases is Lewd and Lascivious Battery, a felony offense that carries significant legal consequences. This article will explore what this charge entails, the statutory…
With the proliferation of the internet and other electronic communication media, the crime of traveling to meet a minor for sex is of growing concern in the United States. Often referred to as “traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts,” the crime is considered…
The State of Florida has taken a firm stance against the exploitation of children, particularly when it comes to online predation and child sexual abuse. One of the more serious crimes of this type is traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. This offense…
Were you arrested or given a notice to appear for leaving the scene of an accident in Florida? Or, have you received calls from the police requesting to discuss you leaving the scene of an accident with them? If so, there are steps you can take to avoid being found…
Have you been arrested, or received a notice to appear or citation, for petit theft? If so, you will soon need to be even more careful how your case is resolved due to a recent proposal to strengthen Florida laws concerning theft crimes. Up until now, persons committing petit theft…
Were you ordered out of your parked car by the police who then found drugs, firearms or other contraband inside? If so, depending on the facts of your particular situation, you may be able to get your case dropped. In Taylor v. State, Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy David Ramires responded…
Are you being investigated, or have you been arrested for child abuse for spanking or similarly disciplining your child in Florida? If so, you may be able to use Florida’s child discipline defense to get the investigation terminated or your charges reduced or dropped. Whether the defense applies to your…
If you have an iPhone, you may soon be subjected to warrantless searches of your photo libraries by Apple. And, if Apple finds any child pornography on your phone, you’ll most likely end up being arrested and prosecuted. This article explains more about this privacy intrusion and how you may…
Were you arrested after the police discovered drugs, an illegal firearm and/or other contraband while checking on your safety while you were in your car? If you were, a recent case from the First District Court of Appeals shows how you may be able to have your case dropped. In…
Were you arrested based on items found pursuant to a search warrant? Is so, the recent case of Hill v. State shows how your lawyer may be able to obtain and then review the affidavit underlying the warrant for errors and constitutional infirmities. If such defects exist, your lawyer may…