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New Florida Cyberstalking Bill Could Mean 15 Years In Prison

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

In the past, bullying and stalking was done only in person. A person would follow someone around or physically or verbally attack someone. They might call them names to their face. This doesn’t happen as much anymore. While some bullying does still happen in person, computers and other electronic devices have made it easier… Read More »

Boy Scout Leader Faces Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Boy Scout leaders work with children and therefore must act in a moral and ethical manner at all times. This means that they should commit crimes, particularly ones that involve child porn. A Boy Scout leader in South Florida has been charged with child porn possession and receipt after using cryptocurrency to purchase sexually… Read More »

Florida Man Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison For Child Porn Production

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Child porn crimes can result in many years in prison, especially if the crime involves production of child porn. A Florida man knows this all too well after receiving a 35-year sentence after asking for sexually explicit photos of young girls and even toddlers. On May 24, the 39-year-old man from Wesley Chapel was… Read More »

Florida Substitute Teacher Arrested For Child Porn

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

All teachers—even substitute teachers—are in a position of authority and trust. They are in the business of molding young minds and as such, they have to abide by morals and ethics and follow the laws. This means not doing anything that can harm children, such as viewing and distributing child porn. A Florida substitute… Read More »

“Nightmare Neighbor” Arrested For Cyberstalking, Other Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

We often think of neighbors as friendly people we can trust and rely on. However, many of us know that is not always the case. Sometimes we are harassed by neighbors who may make threats to us, our spouses, children, and even pets. A “nightmare neighbor” in Cape Coral was recently arrested after people… Read More »

Florida Man Faces 100 Counts Of Child Porn Possession

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Child porn possession can be an obsession for some people. They may become collectors, scouring the internet for new and exciting photos and videos. Some people have amassed hundreds or even thousands of images. A 60-year-old man from Florida is facing 100 counts of child porn possession after police found 100 sexually explicit images… Read More »

Father, Son Arrested For Child Porn Possession

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Crimes can sometimes be a family affair. This is especially true for fraud and theft crimes, but child porn? It may seem odd, but yes, a father and son in Florida were recently arrested for child porn possession. Both men were arrested on March 25 at their home in Sneads. The son, 22, was… Read More »

Florida Man Faces 80 Years In Prison For Child Pornography Production

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Child pornography can be addictive. It doesn’t discriminate; people of all ages, races and genders enjoy viewing and downloading these sexually explicit images of children. Even people that you would least suspect, such as elderly men, sometimes enjoy these photos and images. A 72-year-old man from Titusville was recently sentenced to 80 years in… Read More »

Florida Man Arrested On 21 Counts Of Child Pornography

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Child pornography possession is a common crime in many parts of the country, including Florida. People who are bored with traditional adult porn may seek out child porn because it’s something different. But child porn is vastly different from adult porn in that it’s not legal and it’s punished harshly. A Florida man was… Read More »

Florida Woman Dealing With Cyberstalker for 3 Years

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

In the past, stalking was solely physical in nature. A person would follow their victim around town, perhaps to their work or home. But now, with technology rapidly advancing, a person can cyberstalk, or track their victims online. They can hack into their social media accounts, email accounts and even their phones. It’s so… Read More »

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