Traveling To Meet A Minor
Being accused of Traveling To Meet A Minor is an extremely serious matter that can carry life-altering consequences, including prison time, sex offender registration, and permanent damage to your reputation and career. Call now for a confidential consultation with an experienced sex crimes defense attorney to discuss your options and begin building a strong defense.
What is Traveling To Meet A Minor in Florida?
Section 847.0135, Florida Statutes
Any person who travels any distance either within this state, to this state, or from this state by any means, who attempts to do so, or who causes another to do so or to attempt to do so for the purpose of engaging in any illegal act described in chapter 794, chapter 800, or chapter 827, or to otherwise engage in other unlawful sexual conduct with a child or with another person believed by the person to be a child, after using a computer online service, internet service, local bulletin board service, or any other device capable of electronic data storage or transmission to:
(a) Seduce, solicit, lure, or entice or attempt to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child or another person believed by the person to be a child, to engage in any illegal act described in chapter 794, chapter 800, or chapter 827, or to otherwise engage in other unlawful sexual conduct with a child; or
(b) Solicit, lure, or entice or attempt to solicit, lure, or entice a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a child or a person believed to be a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a child to consent to the participation of such child in any act described in chapter 794, chapter 800, or chapter 827, or to otherwise engage in any sexual conduct,
commits a felony of the 2nd degree.
Potential Prison Time
Traveling To Meet A Minor is a 2nd degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in Florida State Prison.
Potential Fine
A conviction for Traveling To Meet A Minor can result in a fine of up to $10,000.
Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Section 943.0435, Florida Statutes
A conviction for Traveling To Meet A Minor will result in becoming a registered sex offender.
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Florida imposes some of the strictest sex offender registration and reporting requirements in the country. Individuals required to register must provide detailed person information such as addresses, employment, vehicles, electronic identifiers, fingerprints, and photographs, and must keep that information continuously updated with law enforcement. Failure to comply with these strict reporting requirements can result in new felony charges, making timely reporting an ongoing and critical obligation for anyone on Florida's registry.
Call Now For A Free Consultation
If you've been charged with Traveling To Meet A Minor, it's important to act quickly. A conviction can result in significant prison time and require you to register as a sex offender and continuously remain compliant with Florida's strict reporting and registration requirements. Call now to speak with an experienced Sex Crimes Defense Attorney and take the first step towards building a strong defense.
