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Tag Archives: Sex Crimes

While on sex offender probation, do I have to take classes?

Tampa sex crimes attorneys are often asked about required treatment following the conviction of someone regarding a sex crime in Florida, when on sex offender probation. Yes, individuals do have to attend certain classes after being released from jail and/or state prison. Specifically, Florida Statute Section 948.30(1)(c) requires, “active participation in and successful completion of […]

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What are sexual injury points with regards to a Florida scoresheet?

Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys are often asked questions about the calculations of one’s sentence based on their Florida score sheet. As we’ve discussed elsewhere in our Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys blog, Florida utilizes a score sheet system to determine the minimum of one’s sentence, while Florida law dictates the maximum. If you have further questions […]

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What is the “Stop Harassing Underage Teens Act”?

Anyone that has watched any sort of media in the Tampa Bay area for the last 10 years has known that the Tampa Bay area has become well-known for teachers having inappropriate sexual relationships with their students. Our Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys have worked a tremendous amount of different sex crimes throughout the Tampa Bay […]

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What is the Jimmy Ryce Act?

Tampa sex crimes attorneys are often asked about the Jimmy Ryce Act and its potential implications on those convicted of sex crimes after they either successfully complete probation or are released from Prison/Jail.  The Act is named after a young child, who was a victim of an extremely violent and dangerous individual with prior sexual […]

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Tampa Sex Crimes Attorney: What is a psychosexual evaluation?

Tampa sex crimes attorneys often use psychosexual evaluations in their negotiations with the State Attorney’s Office and as mitigation before the court with sentencing.  In essence, it is one of many tools, a Tampa Sex Crimes Attorney has to assist you in your criminal case.  Unfortunately, many folks are unaware of what all the evaluation […]

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What does traveling to meet a minor mean?

Tampa sex crimes attorneys routinely face similar questions after the large scale sting operations that have become commonplace throughout central Florida over the last ten years. This article will explain the specifics of the “traveling to meet a minor” charge, common law enforcement tactics used in these cases and potential defenses to the charges. First […]

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Are there any minimum mandatories on Tampa sex crimes?

Tampa sex crimes attorneys are asked about whether there are minimum mandatory sentences associated with sex crimes and charges. While the level of the offense may score mandatory prison time, few Florida sex crimes feature statutorily provided minimum mandatories. Perhaps, the most common minimum mandatory sentence invoked within the realm of sex crimes relates to […]

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Tampa Sex Crimes Attorney-fine on prostitution crimes?

As a Tampa sex crimes attorney, one of the most frustrating issues regularly faced is the fine amount on prostitution charges. Recently, the Florida Legislature added subsection (6) to Florida Statute 796.07, which added a $5,000 civil penalty to any sanction for a violation of the above-referenced Statute. Interestingly enough, the first $500 of the […]

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Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys: What does Lewd or Lascivious Mean?

Of all the Florida criminal charges, Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys will advise folks that few Florida statutes are so vague and do such a poor job of describing the prohibited act as lewd or lascivious.  Unfortunately, many times individuals charged with lewd or lascivious are left with more questions than answers about the specific charges […]

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Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys – Another Online Sex Sting in Tampa…

Tampa sex crimes attorneys are often asked why so many online sex stings happen in the Tampa area, the simple answer is that the keep netting so many arrests.  Frankly, the simple fact is that each online sex sting nets so many arrests depending on whether it occurs in Plant City, Tampa, Clearwater or Polk […]

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