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Florida Child Pornography Convictions: Why Every Argument Failed in McCalla v. Secretary, Department of Corrections
A guilty verdict in a Florida child pornography case is not always the end of the road. Many defendants keep fighting through a direct appeal, state post-conviction motions, and eventually a federal habeas petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. A recent ruling from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida,… Read More »
Should You Talk to Detectives About a Trafficking Allegation?
Detectives who contact a person about a human trafficking allegation often describe the conversation as routine. In reality, a statement made during a Florida trafficking investigation can become key evidence in the case. So there’s no such thing as a routine conversation between a suspect and a detective. If you’re facing allegations of human… Read More »
Florida Exploitation of the Elderly Charges: Is It Elder Exploitation if the Senior Gave You a Gift?
Accepting a gift from an older relative, friend, or neighbor is usually perfectly legal. However, in Florida, a gift can lead to criminal charges if prosecutors believe it was not truly given freely. So the short answer to whether it is elder exploitation if a senior gifts you, is that a gift is not… Read More »
Facing Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges in Florida: Lessons From a Marion County Life Sentence
One accusation in Florida can lead to several serious charges at once, as a recent Marion County case shows. A jury convicted a man of several child sex crime offenses, and the judge sentenced him to life in prison. If you are under investigation for child sex offenses, it is vital to understand how… Read More »
What Happens if You Face Federal Sex Trafficking of a Minor Charges in Florida?
A federal sex trafficking charge involving a minor is among the most serious accusations a person can face in Florida. Convictions carry long mandatory prison terms, and prosecutors put significant resources into these cases. So what happens if you face a federal sex trafficking of a minor charge in Florida? The short answer is… Read More »
Can Evidence Be Thrown Out in a Florida Human Trafficking Case?
When someone is charged with a human trafficking offense in Florida, the evidence is often the heart of the prosecution’s case. Text messages, phone data, surveillance video, and witness statements can all carry heavy weight. That leads many people to ask whether evidence can be thrown out in a Florida human trafficking case. The… Read More »
Bail After a Sex Crime Arrest in Florida: What Families Should Expect
A sex crime arrest in Florida can turn your life upside down. The first question most families ask is, “Can we get our loved one out of jail while the case moves forward?” The answer is often yes, but it depends on the charge, the evidence, and how well the first hearings are handled…. Read More »
Why the Entrapment Defense Failed in a Recent Florida Traveling To Meet a Minor Trial
Traveling to meet a minor is a serious offense in Florida. Having a strong defense is vital in these cases. Often, people caught in police stings assume that entrapment as a defense will save them. However, this defense rarely works. One particular trial in Bay County shows why the entrapment defense can fail in… Read More »
What Counts as “Traveling” Under Florida’s Traveling To Meet a Minor Law?
If you have been accused of traveling to meet a minor in Florida, you may be wondering what the word “traveling” actually means under the law. Do you have to reach the meeting place? Does driving a short distance count? What if you changed your mind along the way? Florida’s law is broad, and… Read More »
Miami Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Exploiting Elderly Woman
Florida doesn’t take kindly to those who exploit elderly adults, especially when someone goes after a person’s money, assets, or property just because they’re vulnerable. A recent case out of Miami-Dade County really makes that clear. A 67-year-old man was sentenced to two decades in prison for targeting a 94-year-old woman. What Happened in… Read More »
