Your Defense Against Internet Sex Crime Charges in Orlando
If you have been accused of an Internet sex crime, you need to take the charges very seriously. You could be subject to a lengthy prison sentence, sex offender registration, and destruction of your reputation — even for a meeting that may have never taken place.
At The Bigney Law Firm in Orlando, Florida, our lawyers are dedicated to protecting your rights and your reputation if you have been charged with a sex crime in central Florida. We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case and explore defenses.
Examples of Internet Sex Crimes
While the most common type of Internet sex crime is child pornography, there are varieties of Internet sex crime charges you may face, including:
- Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition over a Computer Online Service
- Soliciting a Child for Unlawful Sexual Conduct Using Computer Services or Devices
- Soliciting a Parent of a Child for Unlawful Sexual Conduct Using Computer Services or Devices
- Traveling to Meet a Minor
- Traveling to Meet a Minor Facilitated by Parent, Legal Guardian, or Custodian
Internet sex crimes usually involve evidence that is taken from your computer. Experts working for the police department will be able to determine which websites were visited, how long the website was open and what messages were typed.
Defenses in Internet Sex Crime Cases
One defense in a sting-type operation is entrapment. Entrapment means that somebody got you to do something you were not otherwise predisposed to do. You must be able to prove that the conduct occurred as the result of the entrapment.
When more than one person had access to the computer which was used to commit the internet sex crime, it is more difficult for the state to prove who actually was on the computer at the time the crime was committed.
If you are charged with an Internet sex crime, you should never attempt to explain your actions to police. Talking to police will never help your case and could actually take away potential defenses.
Free Case Evaluation
If you face Internet sex crime charges, your best defense is to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. To schedule a free case evaluation with an attorney at the Bigney Law Firm, call 407-792-2923 any time of the day or night or fill out our contact form. For your convenience, our office is located in downtown Orlando, Florida, one block behind the courthouse. Se habla Español.
