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Category Archives: Child Pornography

Get Off the Florida Sex Offender Registry

How to Get Off the Florida Sex Offender Registry

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Being placed on the Florida sex offender registry carries consequences that extend far beyond the original sentence. Restrictions on where you can live, where you can work, and how your personal information is displayed to the public can follow you for decades. For many people, the registry feels like a punishment that never ends…. Read More »

Teacher Accused of Creating AI Child Porn

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

In the past, pornography was limited to hard copy, such as photos and magazines. Nowadays, adult and child porn is primarily found online. Technology has advanced so much that porn has even transcended into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). That’s right — people are using AI to create their own child porn. A… Read More »

Florida Firefighter Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Crimes

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Child pornography is illegal, but it is a common interest. Millions of people enjoy viewing these sexually explicit images despite it being morally and ethically wrong to do so. Even those who work to protect us, like firefighters, may be accused of child porn crimes. This recently happened in Florida. A former firefighter for… Read More »

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 »

Florida Man Arrested on Multiple Child Porn-Related Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

A Florida man has been arrested for multiple child porn crimes after the man was found to be soliciting teen girls for sexually explicit photos. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VSO) announced that detectives arrested a man at a Deltona residence on the morning of December 19 following a child exploitation investigation. According to… Read More »

Children’s Coach Arrested on Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Those who engage in child pornography are often shunned by the community. Knowing that someone in the neighborhood is viewing sexually explicit images of children is very concerning, especially when that person works with children and might be your kid’s sports coach. This is the situation in Florida. A 23-year-old man from Doral was… Read More »

11-Year-Old, Family Dog Involved in Child Porn Acts

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Child pornography crimes are looked at unfavorably, and this is especially true when parents victimize their own children. In a disturbing case described as “one of the most horrific acts of child exploitation we’ve ever seen,” a Pinellas County mother has been arrested for child pornography and sexual abuse crimes involving her 11-year-old daughter…. Read More »