Almost every police department in America has an undercover officer in an Internet chat room, posing as a minor. At any given time there can be thousands of officers in chat rooms, trying to lure and entice online adult users to engage in Internet solicitation of a minor. This can easily cross the line and become entrapment. If you face allegations if Internet solicitation, a highly skilled Fort Myers Internet solicitation charges attorney can help you defend against this police misconduct.
Allegations of Internet Solicitation of a Minor?
Sex crime investigations and police stings have moved onto the Internet as social media sites such as MySpace and Facebook dominate the way people communicate. Veteran attorney Peter Aiken has defended many people who have faced allegations of Internet sex crimes. With 30 years of trial experience, he has worked in the field of criminal law all his adult life – as an investigator, a prosecutor and a sex crimes defense lawyer. He provides each of his clients with aggressive and compassionate defense representation. Federal Internet sex charges carry harsh penalties and long jail sentences. Contact us for a free consultation with an experienced Florida lawyer. Peter Aiken will discuss the Internet solicitation charges against you, and work tirelessly to defend your rights.
Sexting and Child Pornography
Sending sexually inappropriate pictures of yourself through the Internet or through a cell phone is a sex crime that can require you to register as a sex offender. If a minor sends you inappropriate pictures, you could also be charged with child pornography, which can mean significant jail time. These charges that arise from the Internet are complex and require the assistance of forensic experts and analysts to make sure that we are armed with the same resources the government is using to build their case against you. If you are charged in Federal Court, you need a federal Criminal Defense Lawyer.
Juveniles and "Sexting": It's a Crime
If you are a parent, be aware that teens who send sexually explicit pictures on their cell phones, or “sexting,” can be charged with a sex crime. Just because they are minors it does not mean they can’t be charged with a juvenile sex offense, or in some cases, a Federal offense. They can and will be. If they send pictures by e-mail, they can even be charged with child pornography. Your child could become a registered sex offender for life. This is very serious and you should not wait to obtain an attorney.
Contact Us: Sarasota, Online Solicitation of a Minor Defense Attorneys
Contact our firm for a free consultation with an experienced Florida defense lawyer to discuss your Internet solicitation charge. We have offices in Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, and Sarasota, Florida.
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