Is Prostitution Legal in Florida? Understanding Solicitation Laws

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…

Florida sex crimes are covered under multiple statutes and under different names than what we may expect. While most people understand what sexual assault or statutory rape is, what is meant by lewd and lascivious…

Certain convictions have long-reaching effects. Even after you’ve paid your debt to society and served your time, if you are charged with particular sex crimes, you may be forced to register as a sex offender…

In January, 9 students were charged with hazing which resulted in the death of Andrew Coffey, a junior at FSU who was pledging Pi Kappa Phi. Five of the students chose to plead guilty to…