Florida Has Approved the Death Penalty for Child Rapists 

Under the law, the most serious crime is a capital felony, like murder or armed kidnapping. However, some rape and sexual assault charges are capital felonies, especially when the crime involves a minor.  This includes…

It should come as no surprise that the state of Florida doesn’t take crimes against minor children lightly, especially sex crimes. As a result, the state will aggressively prosecute unlawful sexual conduct against minors. This…

Data from SafeHome.org, an organization that reports on home and personal security in the U.S., shows that there are currently around 144 sex offenders for every 100,000 Florida residents. Although the Florida sex offender registry…

Most states have laws to discourage citizens from hiring prostitutes, a profession that is illegal in all 50 states. Basically, by punishing the Johns that solicit sexual services, the states aim to somehow curb that…

Psychosexual evaluations (PSE) are used widely by courts, defense lawyers, and attorneys to offer a basis to gauge a person’s risk of repeating a sexual offense. A defense attorney may request a PSE, which is…

After the #metoo movement, more and more people are becoming aware of sexual harassment and abuse, especially in the workplace. But what exactly falls under the definition of “sexual harassment”? Can you get in trouble…

What Is a Level 3 Sex Offender? Understanding Classification Levels Florida has three levels of sex offenders. Each level comes is defined by the “severity” of a sex offense and comes with its own consequences….

Florida has strict laws about consent in sexual relationships. Being charged with breaking those consent laws can put someone on the sexual offender registry, which can have lifelong impacts. However, Florida’s “Romeo and Juliet” law…

Most states have laws to ward off citizens from hiring prostitutes, a profession that is illegal in all 50 states. Basically, by punishing the Johns that solicit sexual services, the state aims to somehow curb…

Being charged with rape can ruin your life. Even if you’re found not guilty, people may treat you differently. Case in point: Kobe Bryant. Talk of his untimely death in a helicopter accident inevitably led…