Category Archives: Sex Crime
Can a Police Officer Lie and Still Obtain a Valid Search Warrant?
Police officers must obtain a warrant before conducting a search of a criminal suspect’s property without their consent. (And if you are the suspect, you should never give such consent.) Obtaining a warrant generally requires the officer to sign a sworn affidavit detailing the specific facts that support “probable cause.” In other words, the… Read More »
Is Prostitution A Crime In Florida?
In the state of Nevada, prostitution in licensed brothels is legal. In Florida, though, prostitution is not permitted under any circumstances. So if you are charged with prostitution in the Sunshine State and convicted, be prepared for jail time, expensive fines, probation, and potentially more. The penalties for prostitution are harsh in Florida. Plus,… Read More »
Chiropractor Faces Sexual Battery Charges
When people seek medical care for their health issues, they expect professionalism. Instead, many patients receive substandard care or are sexually assaulted in the process. A chiropractor in central Florida who has already been accused of sexually abusing patients is now facing more charges of sex crimes. The 62-year-old man from Orlando was booked… Read More »
Using Consent As A Defensive Strategy To Sex Crime Allegations
When it comes to intimate sexual acts, consent is a significant factor. And when consent is missing, and unwanted sexual advances and acts are put upon another person, then legal action may be taken against the offending party. For sexual assault and sex crimes like rape, the matter of consent can be what defines… Read More »
Sexual Battery Charges In Florida – What To Do If You Have Been Charged
Sex crimes are taken very seriously by law enforcement in Florida, and a sexual battery charge can carry severe consequences if one is convicted. In addition to being a felony that can carry a prison sentence, sexual battery charges can have other ramifications, such as: Loss of employment and/or inability to be hired for… Read More »
