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How Is Sexual Battery Different From Assault and Battery?
We hear a lot about assault and battery cases in the news, but can assault and battery be associated with sexual battery and assault? You may be surprised to learn that these charges, although often occurring separately, may go hand-in-hand in some instances. In this brief article, we spoke to a criminal defense lawyer in […]...
How the Duggar Case Sheds Light on Child Pornography Cases
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve likely heard that Josh Duggar, the eldest of the children from TLC’s television show “19 Kids and Counting”, has been convicted of knowing receipt and possession of child pornography by a federal court. This conviction has created many questions for those who are afraid of child pornography […]...
Can You Be Tried for Multiple Sex Crimes at One Time?
Accusations can sometimes snowball with multiple people accusing you of the same crime, but all occurring at different times. Not only is this jarring, to say the least, especially when you are being wrongfully accused, but you may get wrapped up in multiple trials for months and years to come. In this brief article, we […]...
What Does It Mean to Distribute Child Pornography?
Crimes involving children, especially charges involving child pornography, are very serious. But, you might be wondering, in the instance of child pornography, is it worse to consume it vs. distribute it? In this brief article, a child pornography attorney in Tampa with our team at The Rickman Law Firm shares what you need to know […]...
What are the Penalties for Child Pornography?
Child pornography charges are very serious and can result in major damage to your reputation, family, career, and life in general. Unfortunately, you may be wrongfully accused of having child pornography, even if the images you viewed were downloaded by mistake or were sent to you by someone else. To help you understand what to […]...
Understanding the Statutes of Limitations for Sex Crimes
The statute of limitations, or the amount of time between when a crime is committed and when a case can be opened, is often a murky area to understand. From state to state, the statute of limitations on sex crimes can vary, and if you’ve been involved in a possible sex crime you’re likely wondering […]...
Can Consensual Sex be a Crime?
If you are involved in a sex act with another person who gave their consent, you might think you’re in the clear and aren’t engaging in any illegal activities. Unfortunately, you might be surprised to learn that there are instances when consensual sex is a crime in the state of Florida. In this brief article, […]...
Is it Statutory Rape When Two Minors Are Involved?
It’s an age-old question that comes around every few years: If two lovestruck teens engage in sexual activity, is it statutory rape? What about if one party is just a few years older than the other and over the course of dating, one party is over 18 while the other is under 18? A federal […]...
Can Statutory Rape Charges Arise After the Victim is 18 in Florida?
If you’ve engaged in sexual activity with someone under the age of 18, you may be concerned about being accused of statutory rape after the relationship ends. When feelings are hurt, you may worry (rightfully so) that the other person or their parents might file charges against you in anger. Once they turn 18, you […]...
Protection From Sexting: What To Do If You’ve Been Catfished by a Minor
The term “catfished,” coined by a 2007 documentary featuring Nev Schulman, is defined by Miriam Webster as “to lure (someone) or be lured into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona.” Often, we hear the side of the story from the minor who was “catfished” by an older person, but we don’t often […]...