Recent Posts in Sex Crimes Category

In the city of Mascotte, police say that a young boy helped his pregnant mother fight off a sexual predator.  She allegedly used the broom to hit the man who had straddled his mother and who tried to rip open her shirt.

After being hit with the broom, the sexual assailant left the family's home and police were able to track him down near his residence.  He was arrested and now faces charges of aggravated battery, attempted rape, burglary and child abuse for pushing the boy.

55-year-old Michael Minchey called the victim a "crack whore" and a liar when questioned by police.  He is currently being held on $60,000 bond.

Officers say that Minchey walked into the home uninvited, grabbed a mother from behind and declared "I want some."  The boy had heard his mother struggling and found her fighting the predator on the floor.  The mother managed to knee Minchey in the groin before the son struck him with the broom.

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Police in Edgewater report that a 14 year old girl was raped this week.  Officers say that prior to the sex crime, the girl had been given drugs that left her physically unable to resist the attacker.

Now, 27 year old Geoffrey Elliott Goodrich of Port Orange is facing a charge of sexual battery.  At this time, he is being held in the Volusia County Branch Jail and his bail amount has been set at $100,000.

Prior to his arrest, Goodrich admitted to the sexual assault and said that he gave the juvenile narcotics and prescription medications. 

If you have been charged with a sex crime in Orlando, it is important that you seek help from an Orlando criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.  Sex crime charges are very difficult to combat, which is why you need help from a skilled lawyer.  Contact the Rivas Law Firm now to learn more about your rights and options.

Last month, an attempted rape in a pool restroom was reported to law enforcement.  Now, police say that they have made an arrest.

This month, police arrested 22 year old Fernandito Carpio in an attempted homicide.  Police say that while a female victim was entering her apartment, Carpio approached her.  He then sexually battered her before cutting her throat.  The 24 year old victim was able to escape from the back entrance of her residence and is currently recovering from her injuries.

Following the incident, police canvassed the area looking for the suspect.  Through an anonymous tip, they were able to bring the suspect into custody.

After they arrested Carpio, they noticed similarities between the recent attack and the attack that took place last month.  They showed a picture of Carpio to the first victims and she made a positive ID.  The second victim also identified Carpio as the man that had attacked her.

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In Syracuse, New York, a woman was charged with prostitution and endangering the welfare of a child.  The charges were brought against 20 year old Constance M. Hollister after her customer saw a young child in the woman's home while the two were engaged in business. 

After the man went to police, officers moved forward and charged Hollister with two misdemeanor offenses. 

On June 29^th, police had received anonymous complaints of prostitution at Hollister's apartment, so they began an investigation.  One of the complaints came from the man who had spotted a child in the apartment while he was having sex with Hollister. 

An undercover officer was sent to Hollister's apartment and she offered to have sex with him for $190.   The officer said that the child was present when Hollister offered her services.  Following her arrest, Child Protective Services was notified.

Even though prostitution is a misdemeanor offense, people should still hire an Orlando criminal defense lawyer when they have been charged with this sex crime.  To ensure you get the representation you deserve, contact Rivas Law Firm now!

In Leesburg, Florida, a man was placed under arrest at a city library.  Police say that 42 year old Kevin Baker had used a laptop and free WiFi to download child pornography.

Baker told police that he was homeless when they questioned him.  Now, he is facing 150 counts of possessing child pornography after detectives looked at his laptop and found illicit images of children.

Officers say that Baker admitted to using the library's free wireless to collect images through Limewire, a file sharing network.  One of the files was a video of a young girl engages in sex acts.

According to Sgt. James Vachon, police discovered Baker's illegal activities while they were in the midst of another investigation.  After being confronted by police, Baker voluntarily surrendered his computer.  Police then obtained a search warrant and conducted a forensic investigation.

Baker's bond amount has been set at $1.5 million ($10,000 per felony count).

People who have been charged with sex crimes in Orlando need to get help from an Orlando criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.  Contact Rivas Law Firm today if you have been charged with a sexual offense.

Police cracked down on B2T (Bottom to Top), a Florida bikini bar, arresting seven dancers, three managers, a promoter, and a DJ. The dancers reportedly broke city codes by removing their tops and in some cases their bottoms and engaging in prostitution with the bar's clientele.

Undercover officers reported rampant drug use in the club in addition to the illicit sexual activities that occurred in cubicles inside the club. The DJ was arrested and charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, and he was also carrying a butterfly knife. Of the 30 dancers, most were not charged with any crimes and were allowed to go home. Locals have called to complain about the club 40 times since it opened earlier this year, typically complaining about noise.

If you have been charges with a sexual offense, such as prostitution, you need to contact the Rivas Law Firm now and arrange a consultation with an Orlando criminal defense attorney.

Hery Krispiyanto, 30, a bartender on a Carnival Cruise Line ship is set to appear in an Orlando court on the charge of raping a 14-year-old girl in April 2009. The girl told her mother in August who then told the FBI that Krispiyanto had raped her. Krispiyanto initially denied the accusation, but after failing a polygraph exam, he admitted to having sex with the girl.

The girl and her parents had reportedly become acquainted with Krispiyanto before the sex crime occures. The girl told investigators that one night when she was alone on the upper deck of the ship, Krispiyanto walked up behind her, grabbed her, and pulled her into a nearby employee-only room. Krispiyanto then reportedly began to touch the girl inappropriately. She tried to stop him and tried to fight back, but Krispiyanto proceeded to rape her, according to the criminal complaint. Krispiyanto is being held on a single charge of a sex crime with a minor at Seminole County Jail.

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Clearwater police have hit the streets in a prostitution sting aimed at both prostitutes and those who solicit their services. The operation, called "Operation Cheap Trick," has resulted in the arrest of twenty-five people over the course of two days. Five of the arrests carry felony charges.

Chief Anthony Holloway said in a statement, "The purpose of this two-fold operation was to address the problem from both ends. The message is simple when it comes to prostitution: not in Clearwater."

During the operation, male officers went undercover to target prostitutes, and female officers posed as prostitutes to target male solicitors. The operation was focused around the East Gateway area of Clearwater. Officers identify this area as the section of the city between Drew and Court Streets, bordered by Missouri Avenue to the west and Highland Avenue to the east.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, contact the Rivas Law Group to speak with an Orlando criminal defense attorney and discuss your legal options.

DNA evidence has linked a 23-year-old Florida man to a rape that occurred in 2008 according to Ocean City police. The man, Lorenzo Ivan Garcia-Moreno is currently in a Florida prison for a burglary that he committed in Fort Lauderdale.

On May 24, 2008, a 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman was followed from a bar called Seacrets and attacked. According to police reports, the man fled after attacking the woman. He allegedly ran to the beach and jumped in the ocean. He was later found semiconscious several blocks away. The man then attacked two more people before fleeing again, according to the report.

Police were able to match DNA evidence taken from the scene to Garcia-Moreno earlier this month. Garcia-Moreno is charged with first and second-degree rape, attempted rape, assault, sex offense, kidnapping, and reckless endangerment.

The Rivas Law Firm works to ensure that those charged with serious crimes receive a fair trial and defense. If you have been charged with a sex crime, contact an Orlando criminal defense lawyer today to discuss your legal options.