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In South Florida, one of the first questions professionals and parents ask after a sex crime arrest is: Can this ever be removed from my record? The answer is nuanced. In Florida, some sex crime charges may be sealed or expunged under limited circumstances, but many convictions…
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Under Florida law, a “sex crime” generally refers to any criminal offense involving unlawful sexual conduct, exploitation, or sexual activity without legally valid consent. These charges range from allegations of sexual battery to lewd or lascivious conduct, online solicitation…
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Sex Crimes Under Florida law, “statutory rape” generally refers to sexual activity with a minor who is below the legal age of consent, even if the relationship appears consensual. In Florida, the age of consent is 18. This means that if a person 18 or older engages in sexual activity with…
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Criminal Defense How likely is jail time for a first DUI in Florida? While Florida law allows for jail sentences of up to six or nine months for a first conviction, actual incarceration is rarely mandatory and first-time offenders with no aggravating factors could avoid it. However, simply…
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Criminal Defense Can a DUI be expunged in Florida? The answer depends entirely on the final outcome of your case: a DUI conviction cannot be expunged under Florida law, but a DUI arrest that resulted in a dismissal, acquittal, or dropped charges may be eligible for removal from your public…
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Criminal Defense Losing your license after a DUI stop in Florida is not automatic, but the risk is immediate, and the clock starts ticking the moment you are arrested. While law enforcement may confiscate your physical license on the spot, you have a critical 10-day window to challenge the…
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Criminal Defense Florida’s statute of limitations for sexual assault determines how long prosecutors have to file criminal charges after an alleged offense occurs. In some cases, there is a clear deadline. In others, there may be no deadline at all. The distinction depends on the nature of the…
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Sex Crimes Yes, revenge porn is illegal under Florida law. Florida treats the nonconsensual sharing of intimate images as a serious criminal offense, recognizing the lasting harm it can cause to victims’ privacy, reputation, and emotional well-being. What many people do not realize is how…
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Sex Crimes Florida’s Romeo and Juliet Law is designed to provide limited relief for young people who become entangled in the criminal justice system because of consensual relationships between teenagers close in age. In short, the law allows certain qualifying individuals to petition for…
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