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Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges After AI Chatbot Tip

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Artificial intelligence (AI) is sometimes used to commit crimes but it is also used to help law enforcement officials arrest those who commit crimes. A good example of this is a recent child pornography case in Florida. A 25-year-old Broward County man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after investigators alleged he used… Read More »

Florida Man Accused of Cyberstalking Woman, Stealing Dead Son’s Ashes

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Relationships can become bitter when they end unexpectedly. Many people become jilted after a breakup, but a Florida man took things to another level after his girlfriend broke up with him. Not only did he start stalking the woman but he also stole a teddy bear containing the ashes of the woman’s cremated son…. Read More »

Florida Man Arrested for Cyberstalking Police Officer on Facebook

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Cyberstalking is easy to do because you are behind a computer screen but the law still takes it seriously. A person can get arrested and face serious charges for stalking or harassing a person from an electronic device. A Florida man was recently arrested for cyberstalking a Pinellas Park police officer. The man had… Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

2 Women Arrested for Human Trafficking at Massage Parlor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

What happens at massage parlors? Often more than massages. Many of these places are cover-ups for illegal sexual activity. Two women were recently arrested for allegedly performing sexual acts on customers at a massage parlor in Tallahassee. The woman, ages 44 and 53, were charged with human trafficking, which is described under Florida law… Read More »

Florida Woman Arrested for Cyberstalking State Attorney’s Office Staff

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

People engage in cyberstalking for a variety of reasons. In many cases, it stems from a desire to exert control, seek revenge, or maintain unwanted contact with a person. Some cyberstalkers are motivated by obsession or fixation, while others act out of jealousy, anger, or rejection. Mental health issues, such as paranoia or delusional… Read More »

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking Young Girls

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Many people use social media to post all sorts of things, including sexually explicit content. They may use sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram to send nude photos to others. While this may be OK in instances where there is consent, sending graphic content to minors can result in serious criminal charges…. Read More »

TSA Employee Arrested for Child Porn for Second Time

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

When a person is arrested once for a crime, they sometimes learn their lesson and refrain from engaging in the same activity. But there are some people who never learn and keep doing the same illegal things over and over. Then they get arrested a second time. This is what happened to a former… Read More »