On behalf of Mandell Law | Jun 17, 2020 | sex offenses
In a sexual situation involving a couple where one person is 16 and the other is 18, there could be serious legal trouble for the 18-year-old. Even if both parties consented, a parent may get into the situation because minors do not have the ability to give consent....
On behalf of Mandell Law | Mar 23, 2020 | sex offenses
The repercussions of a sex offense conviction or guilty plea may last well after those alleged of committing such crimes otherwise pay their debts to society. In addition to potentially paying fines and serving jail or prison time, people convicted of sexual-related...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Feb 13, 2020 | sex offenses
When you get falsely accused of sexual assault, you must understand the seriousness of the issue. Never underestimate the legal ramification of the case. Minimizing the issue will make you get into legal trouble. You need to find all the information you can on false...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Nov 30, 2019 | sex offenses
Each state has its own definition for each crime. Some of them are very similar or almost exactly the same. However, it is the details of a definition that become important if you find yourself facing a criminal charge. This is especially true when it comes to a...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Nov 21, 2019 | sex offenses
Residents in Florida certainly understand the importance of standing up for people who have been harmed by others. However, it is always important to remember that a person accused of harming another may actually be the person who was harmed. Not every accusation of a...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Aug 5, 2019 | sex offenses
At first glance, having a sex offender registry in Florida may seem like a good idea. In fact, since 1994, the federal government has required every state to have a registry, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. States have considerable...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jul 19, 2019 | sex offenses
We live in a time when we have more open and honest discussions about sexual assault and the traumatic impact it can have on men and women alike. As you navigate your dating life in Orlando, it is best to have a solid grasp of the importance of gaining consent before...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jul 3, 2019 | sex offenses
Being falsely accused of sexual assault can ruin your life. People are very quick to judge before all the facts come to light. Even if the accuser later recants the story and says it was made up, people tend to only remember the accusations. It can impact your life in...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Jun 13, 2019 | sex offenses
One of the results of a conviction for a sexual crime is having to submit your information to the Florida sexual offender registry. This registry provides the public with information about you, so they can find out where you live and other details about you. The goal...
On behalf of Mandell Law | Feb 25, 2019 | Firm News, sex offenses
Florida has a strict set of lewd and lascivious behavior laws that often carry substantial penalties. In many cases a charge can constitute a second or third-degree felony. Nearly all convictions may carry a prison sentence and the requirement that the defendant...
