Sex Crimes Archives - Moses & Rooth Criminal Defense Lawyers

Jun 8, 2023 | By Jay Rooth | Read Time: 4 minutes | Sex Crimes

What Happens If You Get Caught in a Prostitution Sting in Florida?

In Florida, soliciting prostitution carries serious criminal consequences. If you have recently been arrested, you might wonder, What happens if you get caught in a prostitution sting? In addition to incarceration, fines, and additional penalties like community service, solicitation charges can have significant collateral consequences that negatively impact your life. For instance, such charges might sully your reputation at...

Mar 23, 2023 | By Andrew Moses | Read Time: 3 minutes | Sex Crimes

How to Get Out of Statutory Rape Charges in Florida

When people get charged with a crime, the first thing they want to know is how to get out of trouble. It is not uncommon for our clients to ask how to get out of statutory rape charges in Florida. That’s perfectly natural. Statutory rape charges in Florida are incredibly serious. When the government levels these charges at you,...

Jan 24, 2023 | By Paul Ghezzi | Read Time: 4 minutes | Sex Crimes

Come to Florida on Vacation and Go Home on Probation for Solicitation

The official motto of the State of Florida is “In God We Trust”, however, a better motto might be “Come on Vacation go home on probation.” Florida is a beautiful State with incredible beaches, amazing theme parks and zealous law enforcement. It is conceivable how one could get caught up in all the fun and end up in...

May 5, 2022 | By Andrew Moses | Read Time: 4 minutes | Sex Crimes

Is Sexual Assault A Felony In Florida?

If you have been charged with a sexual crime, you may wonder, Is sexual assault a felony in Florida? Sexual assault, also known as sexual battery in Florida, is a very serious criminal offense. Sexual battery is also synonymous with rape. The severity of the penalties for sexual assault varies depending on the alleged victim’s age and the circumstances...

May 6, 2020 | By Andrew Moses | Read Time: 2 minutes | Sex Crimes

Title IX Updates

Guilty until proven innocent. Forget due process, it barely exists. Cross-examination of your accuser, forget about it. Am I speaking about the criminal justice system in Russia? No, I am speaking about the Title IX hearing held on college campuses around the country for allegations of sexual misconduct. Let me repeat that last part, “allegations of sexual misconduct”....

Oct 16, 2019 | By Andrew Moses | Read Time: 2 minutes | Internet Crimes

Florida Police Arrest 23 Child Predator Suspects

At the end of September, Florida law enforcement officials arrested 23 suspected child predators and human traffickers. The arrests came after the police engaged in a four-day sting operation. During the sting operation, the officers used popular online phone applications to pretend to be underage children. Police officers called the sting operation “Operation Intercept VII.” Law enforcement officers arrested...

Mar 6, 2019 | By Jay Rooth | Read Time: 5 minutes | Criminal Defense

A Legal Guide for Florida Spring Breakers: Know Before You Go

CC image by Ekaterina Vladinakova at Flickr If you’re heading to Florida for spring break in 2019, the sunshine and warm water may not be all that you encounter. In fact, spring breakers are notorious for getting into legal trouble – typically for things like underage drinking. Before you go, here are a few laws and safety tips that...

Feb 25, 2019 | By Jay Rooth | Read Time: 2 minutes | Sex Crimes

He’s Krafty and He Gets Around

By now you know that the Jupiter Police Department has been conducting a human trafficking and prostitution sting, specifically targeting different day spas. It appears that investigation spanned Palm Beach, Martin, and Orange Counties and that the investigation proceeded over a period of eight months. Unfortunately, this type of investigation and arrest of the owner and those frequenting the...

Nov 8, 2017 | By Andrew Moses | Read Time: 2 minutes | Sex Crimes

Consequences of Child Sex Abuse in Florida

Few crimes carry the same social stigma as child sexual abuse. The mere hint of impropriety involving a minor can unravel a person’s career, reputation, and lead to serious criminal charges. Unfortunately, child sex abuse is a serious problem in Florida. According to the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, about 44 percent of sexual assault and rape victim are...

May 3, 2017 | By Jay Rooth | Read Time: 2 minutes | Criminal Defense

False Rape Accusations on the Rise?

Rape and sexual assault are among the most heinous crimes a person may be charged with short of murder. Any type of sex crimes conviction carries serious penalties in Florida. A defendant is facing not only possible jail time, but also a lifetime of legal and public condemnation as a “sex offender.” Rolling Stone Scandal Shows How False Rape...