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It’s one of the more mind boggling convictions we see. People being convicted of “distribution” of child pornography, even though they never actively sent it, knew it was being transmitted or communicating with the recipient. It happens through the use of “peer-to-peer” software, which essentially shares folders on your computer with others on the world wide web. This peer-to-peer software

Legislation making its way through the House would prevent parents registered as a sex offender or predator from being granted time-sharing with their child. The legislation is sponsored by Daytona Beach Republican Representative Thomas Leek.“I believe that if you are a convicted sexual predator or a sexual offender of a minor while you are an adult the presumption should be

THIS BILL SAILED THROUGH THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WITHOUT OPPOSITION AND UNANIMOUSLY.   On Monday, February 15, 2021, the Senate Judiciary committee will consider Senate Bill 234. It is item number 3 on their agenda. Among other things, this bill introduced by Senator Lauren Book would change the definition of “day” to mean part of any calendar day. Therefore, as written,

Following is the text of FAC’s letter to senators concerning SB234. If you would like to write to your senator urging them to oppose this Bill, we encourage you to do so. You can find their contact information here: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/#Senators February 10, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 RE: OPPOSITION TO CS/SB 234: REGISTRATION OF

Even though other countries have registries of persons convicted of sexual offenses, not all countries are as draconian and ruthless as the United States. In fact, few (if any) are. Take New Zealand, which enacted their registry only a few years ago. Already, they are taking steps to determine what is applicable and what is violative of their Constitution. Last

A federal judge has ruled that parts of Tennessee’s sex offender registration act should not be applied retroactively to two offenders who sued over the law. Monday’s ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee was narrowly written to apply only to the two plaintiffs. But it could open the door to more lawsuits and a