Mr. D: You have no idea what you are talking about. You’re obviously here to troll those of us who are forced to register. No, I did not take a plea. This was a shared computer with multiple users and a flawed jury verdict with no identified victims; no age determination; no production; no solicitation; no contact; no trading. I scored at the very bottom of the score sheet for points (you can educate yourself on how this works and how rare this is). I still got 5 years in prison and 10 years of probation. I served more time than many who had hands-on offenses. And no, porn does not lead to contact offenses. That’s akin to saying a drink of alcohol leads to addiction. You are totally out of your depth.

There seem to be quite some unfounded assertions and assumptions in your post. You have to careful where you get your information and what information you disseminate. According to your logic, one day someone is smoking pot and the next they’re shooting heroin and dying in a gutter. FYI: you can get kid porn files from opening infected emails. You can be accused by anyone you know of any array of things you’d never do and you’d have to prove the negative. It’s way too easy to wind up on the registry.

Mr. D can you show me actual proof of where it says and/or statistics of child pornography leading to rape and murder of children?

I hope you’re starting to get your ducks in a row and securing the right representation to finally break free from this horrid government burden. 🦆⚖️ #independence #representation #freedom

In 1991, 1 count 800.04. 15 years probation and withheld adjudication. Had a total dick of a PO, so I left for 2 years. Came back, got a year of house arrest and continued where I left off with probation. Last day was Christmas day, 2008. Eligible for removal day after Christmas 2028.

Same as other post yes but same answer Mr. D
Generally, though, Florida registration is for life, with narrow removal options that are difficult and not guaranteed.

Herein lies the problem: an 18-year-old convicted over consensual sexual activity with a 15-year-old, or someone convicted in an online solicitation sting involving no actual child or physical contact, can share the same public “sexual offender” label as someone convicted of sexual battery.

Florida distinguishes offenders from predators, but has no risk-based tier system within the offender category. Some close-in-age cases qualify for removal, but it is not automatic. Add state laws and local ordinances stacking restrictions over the years, and the burden can continue long after the sentence ends

If that’s all you were charged with it seems that it should be a 1-year probation and no registry needed, but if you have a history of such then the laws are strict to keep offenders like yourself from repeating the same. CP leads to child rape and murder, and we will NOT put up with that in Florida, PERIODt. I hope that you are seeking help for this default you have about viewing children in a sexual way. I STAND BY THE KIDS 100%. Also, I suspect this wasn’t a one-time issue with you, but you just happen to get caught this time.

Ben, what were you charged with and what was the outcome in court? Is there a lifetime registry for you?

I’m still trying to figure this out, too. I can’t determine if a violation of 18 USC 2252A i(possession of CP) is a qualifying offense for the purposes of this new Florida law. No longer under supervision. Can’t determine what every place qualifies as a location where children congregate. Don’t know if this means dog parks, Chic-fil-A, a public beach, my community swimming pool at my condo, etc. I don’t ever talk to obvious kids, but can’t always determine if a person is say 15-17 years old.

I am in Leon county as well, and I’m afraid to leave the country because I don’t know what other rules are outside the county… I tread lightly when I do leave the county