Florida’s Public Nudity Laws: What You Need to Know
Florida is beautiful, sunny — and strict when it comes to public nudity. Whether you’re heading to the Gulf Coast around Sarasota and Bradenton or you’re a Florida resident, it’s important to understand what the law actually says about nudity in public places. State Law Overview Florida Statute §800.03 makes it a crime to expose or ...
How Sex Crime Charges Affect Professional Licensing and Employment in Florida
A sex crime charge in Florida can have devastating consequences for licensed professionals, even before a case reaches court. Doctors, nurses, teachers, mental-health providers, financial professionals, and other licensed individuals can face immediate licensing and employment risks as soon as an allegation becomes public. Attorney Mark Zimmerman, a Sarasota and Bradenton criminal defense lawyer, frequently works ...
Common Defenses to Sex Crime Charges in Florida
Common Defenses to Sex Crime Charges in Florida Being accused of a sex crime is one of the most frightening and life-changing experiences a person can face. The consequences can include prison time, a permanent criminal record, and mandatory sex offender registration. Even before a case reaches court, the damage to your reputation, family, and career ...
Sexual Battery vs. Lewd or Lascivious Crimes in Florida: What’s the Difference?
If you or someone you care about is accused of a sex crime in Florida, the legal terms can be confusing — especially when it comes to “sexual battery” and “lewd or lascivious” offenses. These two categories both involve sexual conduct, but they’re treated very differently under Florida law. Understanding the difference is critical, because the ...
Sexting Laws in Florida by Attorney Mark Zimmerman
Understanding Sexting Laws in Florida: What Parents Need to Know It’s no secret that technology has changed the way teenagers communicate. Unfortunately, it has also created new legal problems that many families never expect to face. One of the most common — and confusing — of these problems is “sexting.” If your child has been accused ...
Depositions of minor victims
New Florida Law Limits Depositions of Minor Victims — But There Are Still Legal Options Florida recently passed a law that makes it harder to take depositions (sworn interviews) of minor victims in sex offense cases. Under this new rule, if the victim is under 16, the defense can’t automatically take a deposition. The judge must ...
