Child exploitation, a broad term encompassing a wide range of crimes affecting children, is considered a bane of our society, and naturally elicits shock and horror from the public. Due to the sensitive nature of crimes involving children, officials may pursue your case with such ferocity that your basic civil rights might be thwarted. This makes it vital to have solid legal representation if you’ve been charged with a child exploitation offense, something the experienced defense attorneys at Musca Law Firm can commit to providing you with.
Child Exploitation Terminology
Child exploitation, primarily covered in Florida Statutes Chapters 787, 796 and 847, deals with various crimes in which children are used for the advantage or self-gratification of others. Offenses can include:
- Child prostitution
- Child pornography
- Unlawful and dangerous labor
- Child trafficking
- Child sex trafficking
- Online enticement of children for sexual acts
- Electronic child pornography distribution
- Child sex tourism
Severe Child Exploitation Penalties
Child exploitation charges are serious offenses that incur severe penalties if the defendant is found guilty. Penalties can range from several years in prison, to a lifetime sentence without the possibility of parole, depending upon the nature of the charges.
If you’ve been accused of any form of child exploitation, you’ll want to contact our team of experienced attorneys at Musca Law so we can review your case and begin building an aggressive defense. Without our team actively protecting your rights and ensuring that you receive a fair hearing, your chances of reduced or dismissed charges drops dramatically.
You’ll need to speak directly to your attorney to discuss exactly what penalties you face. Consequences for child exploitation are steep, and by consulting a Florida defense lawyer as soon as possible, you can proactively assert your rights and begin preparing your defense.
The penalties for child exploitation charges are devastating, not only because of the social stigma associated with them, but because the consequences of a conviction means the end of your freedom. For example, if you face charges of sex trafficking for a minor under age 14 (considered a first degree felony), penalties may include:
- Up to 30 years in prison; and
- $10,000 in fines
Be warned that state and federal agents will employ a battery of tools and intimidation tactics against you. However, our seasoned attorneys have an arsenal of strategies and methods of their own and will persevere in defending you against child exploitation accusations. The Musca criminal trial attorney team has over a dozen skilled attorneys with successful track records ready to tackle difficult cases. Contact one of our Florida offices, such as our Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, or Orlando offices for a free confidential consultation, and get the aggressive criminal defense representation you need.
