Category Archives: Sex Crime
How 28 U.S.C. § 2255 Works in Federal Child Pornography Cases: Lessons from a Recent Florida Decision
Federal child pornography cases usually result in lengthy prison terms and minimal options for relief afterward. One of the main legal tools defendants try to use post-conviction is 28 U.S.C. § 2255, which allows federal inmates to request the court to vacate, set aside, or amend a sentence. A ruling from the Middle District… Read More »
Why Compassionate Release Is Rarely Granted in Federal Child Pornography Cases
Compassionate release is a legal process that allows qualifying prisoners to be released early. However, courts apply the law very strictly, especially in child pornography cases. A recent ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida shows just how tough it is for defendants to get sentence reductions in these… Read More »
How To Choose a Sex Crime Lawyer: A 2026 Guide for Defendants in Florida
Facing a sex crime charge in Florida can be really scary. Allegations related to child pornography or traveling to meet a minor (Florida Statutes section 847.0135) usually result in immediate arrests, aggressive investigations, and severe potential penalties at both the state and federal levels. If you are facing such allegations, choosing the right criminal… Read More »
Why It’s Tough To Challenge Law Enforcement Tactics in Florida Sex Crime Cases
When someone is under investigation or arrested for serious crimes such as child pornography-related crimes or traveling to meet a minor, they may try to defend themselves by challenging the constitutional validity of the methods used by the police. However, while it is possible to successfully argue that an officer overstepped legally, the legal… Read More »
What Actions Qualify as “Substantial Steps” in Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor Under Florida Law?
Many people are usually surprised by the fact that, under Florida law, one can face serious criminal charges for attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity even when no physical meeting takes place. In such cases, the focus isn’t on whether the contact happened, but on what the person intended to do and… Read More »
Understanding Admissible Evidence in Sex Crime Prosecutions
If you have been accused of a sex crime, one of the first questions you may have is what kind of evidence the court can actually consider. Not everything the police collect makes it into a trial. For evidence to be admissible, it must be relevant, legally obtained, and not unfairly prejudicial. Both the… Read More »
Understanding the Offense of Attempting To Produce CSAM
Producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is one of the most serious federal crimes linked to child exploitation. The offense of producing CSAM carries very harsh penalties. This is true even if no real minor was involved or if you just attempted to do it. Attempting to produce CSAM can result in lengthy prison… Read More »
Mistakes To Avoid if You’re Arrested in a Florida Child Sex Sting Operation
Getting arrested in a child sex sting operation in Florida is one of the most serious and life-altering things anyone can go through. However, while some of those who end up arrested in these operations are guilty, some are entrapped, and others are simply caught up in misleading online conversations they never intended to… Read More »
What if I’ve Accidentally Viewed or Downloaded Child Pornography?
Accidentally viewing or downloading child pornography is a scary situation. But in today’s online environment, this can occur more easily than most people think. Clicking a misleading link or pop-up, or accessing a file-sharing platform, can result in you unintentionally encountering illegal content. As criminal defense attorneys, we get many clients who say they… Read More »
The Difference Between Sharing and Possessing Child Pornography in Federal Child Pornography Cases
Facing child pornography-related charges can be extremely scary, especially if you are charged on the federal level. Two common federal child pornography crimes are possessing and sharing (distributing) child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Many people find themselves confused about the difference between the two. While both are serious felony crimes under federal law, the… Read More »
