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Monthly Archives: February 2026

Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Many people do not realize that being involved in child pornography exploits children. These minors cannot consent to sexual activities. Downloading, receiving, creating, and distributing these images can lead to a lifetime of penalties. Indeed, a Crawfordville man will likely be spending the rest of his life behind bars. The 39-year-old man has been… Read More »

Cruise Crew Member Arrested on Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

The laws are different when you’re at sea, but that doesn’t mean that anything goes. Many people seem to think that possessing child pornography is OK when you’re in international waters, but the truth is you can and will get caught eventually. A Royal Caribbean employee knows this first hand. The 36-year-old man was… Read More »

Florida Cracking Down on Cyberstalking With New State Law

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

There is so much technology nowadays, and while that’s typically a good thing, it can also be a bad thing on a criminal level. Cyberstalking is on the rise, especially with the invention of Apple AirTags, digital apps, and other devices. These devices are used to secretly monitor the location of others. They can… Read More »

Search Warrant for Child Porn Ends in Deadly Shooting

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

A shocking case in Miami has drawn attention to the dangers of child pornography offenses, as well as the potential for deadly outcomes during law enforcement operations. A former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent was arrested following a federal and local investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography. Authorities report that the… Read More »