When the Wrong Label Follows You for Life — And How to Fix It A sexual predator mis-designation is not a paperwork error. It is a life sentence of restrictions you may not legally deserve. The wrong label determines where you can live, how you are supervised, and how the public views you for the…
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Tampa Sex Defense Attorney | F.S. 847.0135 A computer solicitation charge can destroy your life before you ever step into a courtroom. Florida Statute 847.0135 makes it a serious felony to use any electronic device to communicate about sexual conduct with a child—or with someone you believe is a child. That distinction matters because most…
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Sex Trafficking Charges | Online Sting Defense | Chapter 787 If you have been arrested—or suspect you are being investigated—for human trafficking in Tampa Bay, you may feel like your life is over. The shock, shame, and fear that follow are overwhelming. But being accused is not the same as being guilty. Most trafficking prosecutions…
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If you or your child faces a sex crime charge in Hillsborough County, there may be an alternative to a conviction called a Rehabilitation Plan, also known locally as a “Sex Walker Plan.” These plans are strict and treatment-driven, but they can prevent the harshest consequence of a sex crime conviction—sex offender registration. At The…
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HB 777 Amends F.S. 787.025 | Effective October 1, 2025 A new Florida child luring law goes into effect on October 1, 2025. House Bill 777 amends Florida Statute 787.025, expanding the scope of child luring offenses and significantly increasing penalties. If you are accused under this statute in Tampa Bay, the risks are higher…
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In Gonzalez Garcia v. State (No. 4D2025-0471, Sept. 3, 2025), the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a written probation condition that conflicted with the oral pronouncement. As a result, the decision shows how a Florida probation conflict can unfairly expand conditions beyond what a judge actually ordered. Case Background: Probation After Reduced Charges The…
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Will a child adjudicated delinquent of a sex charge face juvenile sex offender registration in Florida? If your child is in juvenile court for a sex offense, you need clear answers now. Under Florida Statute 943.0435, certain juvenile adjudications can trigger sex offender registration—even when the case stays in juvenile court. This guide explains when…
Continue reading ›Florida Sex Crime Conviction Reversed for Failure to Sever A Florida sex crime conviction reversed by the Fifth District Court of Appeal shows how trial strategy can decide the outcome. In Sandoval v. State (June 27, 2025), the court ruled that a defense attorney’s failure to move to sever unrelated charges could entitle the defendant…
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If you’ve been accused of video voyeurism in Tampa, you are facing more than embarrassment or personal consequences. You are facing criminal charges that can lead to jail, a felony record, and in some cases, mandatory sex offender registration. Florida law takes these allegations seriously. That’s why you need an experienced video voyeurism attorney in…
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Lewd and Lascivious Attorney Tampa: Why Experience Matters If you or a loved one is being investigated or charged with a lewd or lascivious offense in Tampa, the first step is finding a defense attorney with the right experience. These are not minor accusations. A conviction can result in mandatory prison time, lifetime sex offender…
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