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Category Archives: Minor Sex Offense

5 Men Arrested for Traveling to Meet a Minor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Five men in Florida were recently taken into police custody for various sex crimes following a sting operation. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrested the men during a four-day undercover operation called Operation: Nightcrawler, which targeted people looking to meet children online for sexual activity. The five men arrested were: A 20-year-old man who… Read More »

219 Arrested in Florida Human Trafficking Sting

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Many parts of Florida engage in regular sting operations. This is especially common for human trafficking crimes, which happen regularly in the state. A recent sting operation in Polk County netted 219 arrests. The undercover operation started on September 19 and lasted for seven days. It led to 242 misdemeanor crimes and 44 felony… Read More »

Couple Arrested for Human Trafficking, Prostitution

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Sex sells, which is why many people try to make money off sex crimes. Many people in Florida engage in human trafficking, prostitution, and other offenses, resulting in arrests, jail time, and other consequences. A Pembroke Pines couple was recently arrested on charges for various human trafficking and prostitution offenses. The Miami Springs Police… Read More »

Florida Man Arrested for Traveling to Meet a Minor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Many adults are interested in having sex with younger people. The problem with that is that if the person is under the age of 18, they are considered a minor. Traveling to meet a minor for sex is illegal under Florida law. A Florida man was recently arrested for attempting to meet with a… Read More »

Florida Man Arrested for Traveling to Meet a Minor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

The internet, particularly social media, is a great way for people to stay in touch with each other. It is also a way for people to meet others for sex. Sometimes the sex is between consenting adults. In other cases, the adult propositions a minor, leading to an arrest. This recently happened in Florida…. Read More »

Many People Arrested for Human Trafficking In Country Illegally

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Human trafficking is something that law enforcement officials are cracking down on in Florida, especially since the state is known for such a crime. There are 4.08 cases per 100,000 people in this jurisdiction. Human traffickers are not picky; anyone of any age will do, although young children are targeted quite often, especially girls… Read More »

Man Arrested After Meeting a Minor for Sex in Lake Mary

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

A 38-year-old Orlando man was arrested in early June after he allegedly traveled to Lake Mary with the intent of meeting a minor for sex. The man was speaking to a person who he thought was a minor online. He assumed he was chatting with a 14-year-old girl but instead, it was an undercover… Read More »

Florida Man Arrested for Recording, Sharing Child Sexual Abuse

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

A Florida man used the internet to contact a teen from Oregon. He then met with the girl and sexually abused her, sharing the abuse with others. The man was caught and arrested. He was recently sentenced to 25 years in federal prison. The 39-year-old man was arrested in early March for sexually abusing… Read More »

Fire Captain Arrested For Having Sex With Minor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

A Polk County Fire Captain was arrested in November after allegedly having sex with a minor in early 2022. It is believed that the sexual activity occurred at the Lake Maude Nature Park in Winter Haven sometime in April 2022. On November 8, Winter Haven police responded to a case of sexual battery reported… Read More »

Teacher Arrested For Traveling To Meet A Minor For Sex

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

A Florida teacher is currently in jail on a $70,000 bond on a charge of traveling to meet a minor.  The Satellite High School teacher is accused of trying to meet up with a student to have sex with them. The 64-year-old man traveled to an unknown location in Brevard County with the intent… Read More »

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