Practice Areas
The Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey specializes in Fort Myers sex crime cases. Here is some information about our key practice areas:
- Potential Defenses
There are many legal defense strategies that can be effective if you are charged with a sex-related offense such as Fort Myers sex abuse. Sometimes prosecutors will charge a person with a sex offense even when the evidence is weak, or the alleged victim lacks credibility.
- Lewd and Lascivious Acts
In Florida, lewd and lascivious acts involve illegal activities with a minor: sexual activity, sexual touching, or indecent exposure.
- Prostitution/Loitering/Solicitation
Prostitution is the act of engaging in sexual activity for hire. Solicitation is the act of offering a person sex for hire. It is also illegal for a person to loiter in an area for the purpose of soliciting prostitution.
- Indecent Exposure
What is considered “indecent” is socially defined, and varies in different locations and cultures. In Florida, indecent exposure occurs when a person intentionally exposes his or her sexual organs (or other body parts that are socially deemed “private”) in a public place, except in locations that are set aside for that purpose. A person who commits indecent exposure does so intentionally with an understanding that his or her conduct is likely to alarm or offend others.
- Rape
In Fort Myers, rape is defined as engaging in a sex act without the other person’s consent. Statutory rape is engaging in sex with a person who is younger that the age of legal consent, which in Florida is 18 years of age. Other forms of rape are date rape and forcible rape. Sexual battery is a broadly-defined crime that is less serious than Fort Myers rape.
- Internet Sex Offenses and Sex Offender Registration
Internet sex crimes can involve the possession or online viewing of child pornography, or online solicitation of prostitution. If you are convicted of an Internet sex crime, you will be required to register as a sex offender, the same as with a physical sex offense. Internet sex crimes are vigorously prosecuted at both the state and federal levels.
- Internet Sex Crimes and Child Pornography
Not all pornography is illegal, but assessing the legality of different types of pornography can be subjective. If you are charged with a crime related to online pornography, this will be up to a judge or jury. Child pornography is always illegal, and so is sexually explicit online chat with a minor, even if the “minor” is really a police officer posing as a minor in a sting operation.
Contact a Criminal Law Firm in Fort Myers
If you or a loved one has been accused of a sex-related offense, like Fort Myers sexual abuse or Fort Myers sexual assault, you should consult the sex crimes defense attorneys at the Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey immediately. We will help you understand the charges, possible defenses, the legal system, and your rights. Call the Law Firm of Scott Moorey or fill out our online contact form today for a free consultation.
