When it comes to defending against sex crimes, Florida’s “Romeo & Juliet Law” modifies the penalties for individuals involved in consensual sexual relationships with minors. While the law does not excuse or condone such behavio...
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Failing to register as a sex offender in Florida following a conviction is a third-degree felony under Florida law. If convicted, the penalty for failing to comply with Florida’s sex offender registration requirements is up to five years in prison,...
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The lawful use of computers and other digital communications devices by convicted sex offenders is determined by the facts of each case. Whether a convicted sex offender can be barred or restricted in their use of computers and similar digital device...
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Jalen Kitna, the son of former NFL Star John Kitna has been arrested on multiple felony counts of child pornography. Due to these allegations, he has been dismissed as the backup quarterback for the University of Florida Gators. [embedyt] ht...
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Parents of minor children and teens can find it difficult to keep up with activities trending among their kids’ generation. But one activity parents need to know about in Florida is “sexting.” The fact that virtually every youngster has access ...
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Anyone who is falsely accused of committing a sex crime in Florida is suffering one of the most outrageous injustices possible. All wrongful allegations put the accused in a terribly painful situation, but to be falsely accused of a sex crime inflict...
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Kids as young as middle school age now have smartphones, tablets, and laptops with them all the time. Using social media platforms is second nature to them. Teens prefer to communicate through texts and other instant messaging media rather than inter...
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In Florida, the age of consent to participate in sexual activity is 18. But contemporary social mores and cultural norms often mean that younger teenagers engage in sex earlier than their 18th birthday. This makes the unintentional commission of stat...
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Thirteen arrests were made near the end of February 2022, after The Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force became aware of a multi-agency human trafficking operation in the Tampa Bay Area. Six of those involved will face human trafficking charg...
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Florida law treats any crime of a sexual nature as an extremely serious offense. It may surprise some people that juveniles who are accused of committing sexual offenses face extraordinarily harsh consequences even when they believe the alleged sexua...
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Stechschulte Nell is led by firm founder and lead attorney Ben Stechschulte, a Board-Certified criminal defense attorney. Ben understands well how the other side operates and exactly how to counter it. He and his team of skilled Florida criminal defense attorneys represent clients who have been arrested or charged with a crime. We’re one of the best DUI defense law firms in the greater Tampa area. We also are prepared to defend you against any crime, from a petty misdemeanor to a capital felony. Your freedom and future are our main motivation, and we protect you from the start. Call us today for a free consultation.
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