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Tampa Child Enticement Attorneys
It is illegal under federal and state law for an adult over the age of 18 to intentionally lure, coax, entice, tempt, solicit, or persuade a minor to enter a building, car, or vessel, with the intention of physically harming the child or engaging in unlawful sexual activity. Due to the increase in online communication, more and more children are being contacted and enticed through the Internet. However, child enticement is not just exclusive to the web. Anytime an adult tries to entice a child into engaging in sexual activity, whether through the Internet, spoken words, or physical actions, he/she will be subject to felony criminal charges.
In order to successfully convict an individual of child enticement the following must be true:
- The enticement was intentional
- The defendant enticed the child for the purpose of engaging in unlawful sexual or non-sexual activity.
People are unjustly accused of child enticement everyday. Because the legal definition of child enticement is so broad, it is easy to charge people of this crime, even if their intentions were not unlawful or illegal. However, simply being accused of child enticement can be just as damaging as being convicted of the crime. Individuals accused of child enticement are shunned by society and their community, and often lose their jobs, damage their reputations, and jeopardize future opportunities.
Contact our Tampa Child Enticement Attorneys
Crimes involving the sexual exploitation or abuse of children are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you have been charged with child enticement, you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. At Thomas & Paulk, our skilled Tampa child enticement attorneys are well-versed in Florida criminal defense law, and utilize effective strategies to obtain winning outcomes. In addition, we personally evaluate and conduct a full investigation into each case, question witnesses, and analyze data. We also challenge hard evidence, and negotiate with judges and prosecutors to get your criminal charges reduced dropped. At Thomas & Paulk, every client is provided with personalized attention and compassionate legal care.
If you are in need of a dedicated and professional Tampa child enticement attorney, contact Thomas & Paulk today for your free consultation at (800) 239-3195!
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The reputable Tampa Bay sex crimes lawyers at Thomas & Paulk, P.A. handle cases for clients throughout Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Land O Lakes, Antioch, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Bloomingdale, Boyette, Carollwood, Clearwater, Dover, Egypt Lake, Gibsonston, Gulf City, Gulfport, Hopewell, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores Beach, Kenneth City, Largo, Lillibridgerafforida, Lithia, Lutz, Madeira Beach, Mango, Marvina, New Tampa, North Redington, Oldsmar, Orient Park, Palm River, Pasadena, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Seminole, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tampa Palms, Thonotosassa, Tierra Verde, Trapnell, Unincorporated Hillsborough County, Unincorporated Pinellas County, Welcome, and Wimauma. |
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