Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft have increased in popularity within the last few years, offering a cost effective and convenient way of commuting. Taking a ride-share vehicle has plenty of benefits, especially in a crowded city like Miami where people are often out late and drinking. However, as more people use Uber, the more prominent crimes relating to Uber ..read more

A recent undercover operation led by multiple legal agencies has ended with a dozen suspects arrested for their attempt to travel to meet a minor. This page will provide details from the investigation, common charges committed against children online, and information on Florida’s potential social media bill. Details on Multi-Agency Investigation A multiday operation conducted by the Florida Department of ..read more

Research from the Stanford Internet Observatory found that generative AI is responsible for creating more child sexual abuse material (CSAM). However, prosecuting these types of cases can be difficult when the illegal content has been digitally made. This is due to the current laws against CSAM that require a real image of a child to prosecute the person responsible. “Bad ..read more

Prosecution for alleged crimes in Florida typically comes with a Statute of Limitations. This is a time-based restriction for how long a prosecutor can wait to file criminal charges, or for a person to report the alleged crime to police. However, some offenses do not have a statute of limitations due to the severity of the offense. This typically occurs ..read more

There are laws in place to prevent adults from engaging in sexual activities with minors. When a person over the age of 18 has sexual relations with a minor, they can be charged with a criminal offense. The exact penalties in Florida depend on the circumstances of the case. For instance, lewd or lascivious exhibition is a charge for a ..read more

We previously covered the first Operation Traffic Stop in a blog post earlier this year. The second operation by Polk County Sherrif’s Office, along with several other jurisdictions, took place this September and resulted in over 200 arrests for differing sex crimes. The resulting charges varied between soliciting sex, offering to commit prostitution, and the engagement in human trafficking. This ..read more

When a defendant is convicted of a sex crime, they may be required to register with the Florida Sexual Offender Registry. The Registry provides identifying information about the convicted person to the public. The registry includes the individual’s name, address, place of employment, and any other imperative information. While on the registry, there are specific requirements that must be followed ..read more

Google’s Search Engine is used by people around the world every day. While the online provider is meant to be used for educational and informative purposes, there are instances of individuals using its platform for alleged crimes. One of these crimes includes the possession of child pornography. If a person uses Google to search or download content considered to be ..read more

When a person is charged with possessing child pornography, it is usually assumed that the individual had incriminating evidence like an image or a video sexualizing a minor or minors. However, technological advances are providing offenders with new ways to create and distribute illicit content. It is important, then, to be aware of the State’s full definition of the offense ..read more

We previously covered the details surrounding the child pornography case of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna’s son, Jalen Kitna. The former UF athlete was arrested in November 2022 after being accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. The most recent update in the case comes from a plea hearing that took place last Wednesday. Kitna accepted a plea deal that ..read more