If you have been arrested in the Orlando area for luring or enticing a child in violation of Florida Statute 787.025 you will need a defense attorney with extensive experience to help you fight your case. It is no surprise that with the rising number of kidnapping charges and crimes being committed against children, that the State would aggressively prosecute anyone accused of trying to harm a child. This is why a good defense attorney is so critical. The attorneys of Finebloom & Haenel have over 30 years of combined experience in criminal law. They use their combined knowledge to craft the best defense for you.
- Under the law any person 18 years of age or older who intentionally lures or entices, or attempts to lure or entice, a child under the age of 12 into a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to one year in the county jail. The purpose does not have to be sexual. It can be for any reason not allowed by the law.
- If you have been previously convicted of luring or enticing a child, and are charged again, the penalty is increased. A second offense is a third degree felony punishable by up to five years in a state prison.
- If you are charged with this crime, and you have previously been convicted of either a sex crime, a crime involving lewd and lascivious acts or a crime involving obscenity, and you intentionally lure or entice, or attempt to lure or entice, a child under the age of 12 into a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for other than a lawful purpose it is a felony of the third degree, punishable by up to five years in prison, even if this is your first time being charged with this crime.
Defenses to this charge include the fact that you were trying to protect a child from harm or a dangerous situation or that you were not trying to lure the child in for an unlawful purpose. For instance, if you are trying to get a two year old to come inside because he is unsupervised and playing in the road, you may have a defense. But judges and juries are very skeptical in today’s climate. Any motives you had will be highly scrutinized. This is why it is imperative that you have an experienced defense team working for you.
Call the law offices of Finebloom & Haenel today. We are available 24/7 to speak with you about your case and your possible options. Do not wait! Call us now to protect your rights!
