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Orlando Sex Offenses Law Blog

Former offender faces 10 years in prison for failing to register

Many individuals do not realize that the repercussions of a sex crime conviction can continue for life. It's not just the underlying crime that is punishable; if you do not comply with your sentence, you may face additional charges. That is exactly what happened to a recent individual who moved to Florida and failed to register his prior offense. As a result, sources say that a man from Glen St. Mary has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge for failure to register as sex offender in Florida.

According to reports, the man was a former convicted sex offender from another state. Between June and November of 2011, the man traveled to Florida. He now resides permanently in the state.

Teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student

It does not matter if you are a doctor, lawyer or teacher--anyone can be charged with a crime. Sometimes, people that we least expect face criminal charges. Nevertheless, if one is charged with a crime--especially a sex crime--he or she stands to lose a lot.

In recent news, a 28-year-old teacher at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida, has been accused of having sexual relations with a 16-year-old student. She has been charged with one count of unlawful sexual acts with a minor and one count of unlawful transmission of pornography by an electronic device.

Florida basketball coach charged with sexual battery

In recent news, a volunteer assistant girls' basketball coach out of Orange County high school has been arrested for sexual battery.

Under Florida law, the rape of someone who is 12 to 18 is a first-degree felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Furthermore, when prosecuting a sexual battery case, the county looks for ways to enhance the level of the offense. Also, if one is convicted, prosecutors attempt to increase the amount of prison time faced. For example, the following circumstances can be used to enhance an offense.

  • The alleged victim was mentally defective
  • Use of great force to commit the sexual battery
  • Multiple perpetrators

Man charged with rape 43 years after the alleged crime

In the state of Florida, rape, also known as sexual battery, is non-consensual oral, anal or vaginal penetration by another. In recent news, 43 years after the alleged incident, a local Florida man has been charged with this crime.

Specifically, the man has been arrested for the alleged rape against his stepdaughter, which dates all the way back to 1969.

Doctor charged with possession of child porn pornography

Some people don't realize that anyone can be charged with a crime. While it seems like underprivileged individuals are accused of crimes more often than the privileged, anyone can face criminal allegations. It does not matter if you are a teacher, lawyer or doctor. For example, in recent news, a high-earning and established physician is currently facing charges related to child pornography. If he is convicted, he stands to lose his respected position in Florida's medical community.

The physician is a local anesthesiologist, and he earns half a million dollars a year. Florida police have arrested the doctor and charged him with 33 counts of possession of child pornography.

Florida's sex offender registry is not very accurate

Many people do an online search for sex offenders living in their neighborhood. This is common when people move into a new community. The results may be startling; however, a new study shows that these websites may not be accurate. In fact, in Florida and four other states, these sites overestimate the number of sex offenders in a particular community by as much as 60 percent.

Specifically, the research found that these registries include people who are not actually living within the community. They include people that have died, are in jail or have moved out of the area. In fact, the study showed that out of 201,135 listed sex offenders, only 43 percent were actually living in the communities detailed by the registries.

Florida man receives probation for sexual battery

Many Florida residents do not realize that each and every criminal case is its own. That means that a guilty verdict for one person might have completely different consequences for another convicted of the same crime. In recent news, a 32-year-old man received three years of probation for a conviction involving sexual assault.

The man was found guilty of rape, which stemmed from an incident in 2009. Specifically, he was convicted of trespassing and sexual battery. The incident involved a previous ex-girlfriend. While Florida law mandates a minimum nine-year prison sentence for this type of crime, if this man completes the conditions of his probation, the felony conviction will disappear.

Orlando man confronts child pornography charges

Child pornography charges can result from a variety of situations. In some cases, police set up pictures and perform checks to see who has downloaded the material. In recent news, an Orlando man was arrested after authorities discovered hundreds of images of child pornography on his computers and other mass-media devices. The arrest was a product of an undercover investigation.

The 66-year-old man was targeted after agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement traced illegal images to the man's computer.

Florida man faces charges for lewd or lascivious exhibition

In Florida, lewd and lascivious charges cover a variety of criminal acts. The four main charges for these types of crimes include lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious battery, lewd or lascivious conduct and lewd or lascivious exhibition.

Last week, a Florida man was charged with lewd and lascivious exhibition. This offense is when a person exposes his or her genitals in a vulgar manner or engages in any other sexual act that does not involve contact with the victim who is under the age of 16.

NFL football player acquitted of rape charges

There are many consequences of a sex crime conviction. If you are found guilty of a sex-related offense in the state of Florida, on top of a lengthy prison sentence, you could face reduced privileges and a lot of public scrutiny. For this reason, if you are confronted with sex charges, you should ensure that your legal rights are adequately protected. Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty. In a recent national story, a renowned football player was acquitted by a jury for rape charges.

The foreman of the jury that acquitted Perrish Cox, former Denver Broncos cornerback, is speaking about the jury decision. The foreman explains that the jurors struggled with their verdict; nevertheless, evidence was not sufficient to convict the football player.