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Category Archives: Minor Sex Offense

New York Man Faces Sentencing After Traveling to Florida for Sex With Minor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

When a natural disaster such as a hurricane strikes, it’s best to just stay home. However, one man braved a hurricane to meet with a minor with the intent to have sex. He traveled from New York to Florida to meet up with a young girl. Not even a hurricane could keep the Brooklyn… Read More »

Florida Woman Arrested for Human Trafficking

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Human trafficking is a crime that is taken very seriously in Florida. This is because it involves sexual activities, often with minors. A Florida woman was recently arrested on human trafficking charges and other charges. The 41-year-old woman from Pembroke Pines allegedly forced multiple women into sex work and gave them drugs such as… Read More »

Human Trafficking Sting Nets 228 Arrests

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Undercover investigations for child porn, human trafficking, and other sex crimes are common in Florida. Seeing that the Sunshine State is one of the top states in terms of high human trafficking numbers, law enforcement officials work hard to make arrests and prosecute these crimes. They do this through sting operations on a regular… Read More »

Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Soliciting Minor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

An adult who solicits a minor for sexual activity can face serious consequences. Of all people, you would think a police officer would know this best. Unfortunately, a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy didn’t use his better judgment and was recently arrested for soliciting a teenage girl. The 35-year-old man was arrested by his fellow… Read More »

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 »

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