Category Archives: Sex Crime
Public View Requirement in Lewd & Lascivious Behavior
Many people are fundamentally misinformed about the definition of “privacy.” They think that because they are on their own property, behind a screen door, or tucked away in the back of a parked car, they are in a legal “safe zone.” They imagine that the Fourth Amendment creates an impenetrable shield around their personal… Read More »
The AI-Generated Image Trap: When Pixels Become a Prison Sentence
If you think that “generating” an image on a local Stable Diffusion build or a Discord bot is a harmless experiment in digital art, you are walking into a trap. In 2026, the legal landscape in Florida shifted. The state no longer needs a physical victim or a camera to charge you with a… Read More »
Online Chats, Apps, and “Stings”: How Internet Sex Cases Actually Start
It almost never starts with the words “You are under arrest.” It starts with: “Hey.” “What’s up?” “How old are you?” A dating app. A chat room. Snapchat. Instagram DMs. Discord. Half the time, the person on the other end isn’t even who they say they are. Sometimes it’s another adult. Sometimes it’s a… Read More »
How to Fight False Sex Crime Accusations in Florida
Few things can derail a person’s life faster than a false accusation of a sex crime. In Florida, these allegations carry enormous legal penalties–but the social and personal fallout often starts long before a verdict. A single accusation can cost you your job, destroy your relationships, and permanently stain your reputation, even if you’re… Read More »
Can You Go to Jail for Sexting in Florida?
Sexting (the act of sending sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos via phone or digital devices) is often brushed off as a normal part of modern relationships. But in Florida, the legal consequences of sexting can be far more serious than most people realize. In some cases, it can even lead to criminal charges,… Read More »
“But She Said She Was 18!” Is It a Defense If a Minor Lies About Their Age?
In Florida, if the person you had sex with was under the age of consent, it doesn’t matter what they told you. Even if they flashed ID, insisted they were older, or outright lied, the law doesn’t care. That misrepresentation isn’t your escape hatch. “But that’s unfair!” you might be thinking. At Drew Fritsch… Read More »