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Five Men Arrested For Solicitation Of Commercial Sex In Palm Beach County

By William Wallshein P.A. |

In May 2026, police in Palm Beach County conducted a sting operation, where they went to a place known for prostitution and arrested men that they believed were there to pay for sexual favors. News reports published about the incident did not say whether they arrested anyone accused of engaging in sex work or… Read More »

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Proposed Legislation Targets Nonconsensual Sharing Of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

By William Wallshein P.A. |

Whether sexually themed content is offensive or harmless fun depends on context.  We can get drunk at a party, laugh uproariously at off-color jokes, and play strip poker, but if the people at the table next to us were behaving in such a manner while we were trying to have a serious conversation with… Read More »

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Online Solicitation Charges Usually Are Not A Matter Of Entrapment

By William Wallshein P.A. |

The law treats Internet sex crimes against minors seriously.  You can get a felony conviction and be required to register as a sex offender for online solicitation of a minor, even if you never met the minor in person and have never been in the same room together.  Charges of online solicitation apply if… Read More »

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Jury Acquits Doctor Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Patient

By William Wallshein P.A. |

When you are on trial in criminal court after pleading not guilty to committing a crime, you do not have to prove to the jury that you are a perfect angel.  You must only prove that the prosecution’s evidence leaves reasonable doubt about whether you committed the crime of which you are accused.  Although… Read More »

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Florida Indecent Exposure Laws

By William Wallshein P.A. |

As sex crimes go, indecent exposure is a minor one.  It is a first-degree misdemeanor, and a conviction for indecent exposure can lead to a one-year jail sentence, a $1,000 fine, a year on probation, and court-ordered counseling.  The court can also require you to register as a sex offender if you plead guilty… Read More »

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Defendant In Sex Offense Case Avoids Prison Time But Loses His Career And Parenting Time

By William Wallshein P.A. |

If you are a member of Generation X, you probably remember the words “National Center for Missing and Exploited Children” printed on milk cartons beneath grainy black and white photos of children believed to be at risk for abuse; you probably saw similar pictures, distributed by the same organization, on bulletin boards in supermarkets. … Read More »

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What Is Credit For Time Served?

By William Wallshein P.A. |

In some cases, the court allows defendants in criminal cases to post bail so that they can be free while their cases are pending.  If you get a prison sentence after you plead guilty or are convicted at trial, the court might order you to stay in jail during the time that elapses after… Read More »

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Florida Authorities Cracking Down On Sex Crimes Since Robert Kraft Incident

By William Wallshein P.A. |

Florida is cracking down on sex crimes in massage parlors after the Robert Kraft scandal. In the month of February, Florida authorities shut down at least 10 spas, and charged a number of men with purchasing sex. While authorities once only provided minor charges and punishments for the owners of these facilities, those days… Read More »

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