People meet each other in all sorts of different ways, and generally, when someone is working security and in a uniform, people tend to lend at least a small amount of trust to that person.  When it comes to cases of Florida sexual abuse, many of those situations involve a misplacement of trust.  That’s what police suspect may have occurred on two different occasions when women were allegedly subjected to Florida sexual abuse by a Tamarac man.  The suspect has been arrested and faces charges for both situations.

According to the authorities, these alleged cases of Florida sexual abuse occurred over the summer when two different women met a man working as a security guard at a grocery store in Fort Lauderdale.  The man allegedly asked the women over to his home for dinner, and one of the female guests arrived with her 3-year-old daughter.  Once inside the apartment, the man allegedly forced himself on the women sexually, with one of the instances supposedly occurring in the presence of the little girl.  The suspect faces charges that include two counts of Florida sexual battery.

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First, we hope that the criminal investigation and prosecution for these alleged counts of Florida sexual abuse lead to fast and just results.  In addition, these allegations will now become part of the overall statistics regarding cases of Florida sexual abuse on a state-wide basis.  Every year, more than 11,000 of these reports are made, although experts tend to agree that many instances are not reported.  Experts have also stated that many cases of Florida sexual abuse involve people who the victim knows.

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When people are subjected to Florida sexual abuse, they can suffer physical harm and extreme amounts of emotional and psychological trauma.  As a result, in addition to the criminal prosecution process, survivors of these situations can also file Florida personal injury lawsuits against those responsible for this type of harm.  If they do so and their claims are successful, damages can be awarded to compensate them for their losses.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in this manner, you need to seek the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this conduct accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

People need to see therapists for many different reasons, and some need help with problems regarding their sexuality.  As is the case with most mental health professions, the state regulates those who provide this help by way of licensing and oversight.  It appears that the state is taking steps to move forward with an investigation into the practices of one state therapist after allegations of a Plantation sexual abuse incident were made.  For now, the therapist at issue is prevented from seeing female patients.

According to several reports, this alleged Plantation sexual abuse occurred in September of 2010, when a female patient asked the therapist if he would be attracted to her if she was not his patient.  He reportedly said yes and the situation led to a sexual encounter.  The therapist also had reportedly shared intimate sexual details with the patient during previous sessions.  The patient had been referred to the counselor after she had experienced sexual fantasies about the previous therapist.  After the encounter, the patient reportedly did not see the therapist again.

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Obviously, the woman involved in this difficult situation is experiencing difficulties on several levels, and we hope that she finds a way to put these challenges in the past.  In addition, while this alleged Plantation sexual abuse does not appear to be anything but consensual, it still violates statutes that govern this profession.  Overall, more than 11,000 Florida sexual abuse allegations are made on an annual basis.

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If the allegations regarding this Plantation sexual abuse case are true, then it’s possible that the woman who was harmed could file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the therapist in addition to having the state investigate the practice.  If such a claim was filed and it was successful, it could lead to an award of damages that helps to compensate the patient for her losses.

If you or someone you love has been mistreated in a sexual manner, you need to seek the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

One of the rites of passage for many children in American culture is to go off to some sort of camp in the summer.  These experiences help a child develop independence and other skills that will be needed later in life.  Unfortunately, that’s not always what occurs.  There are situations involving Florida sexual abuse that arise, and that appears to be what occurred with an instructor at a band camp who has pleaded no contest to three counts of child abuse.

According to court records, this Florida sexual abuse case centered on a girl who was between the ages of 12 and 15 when the acts occurred.  According to the defendant’s defense attorney, the sexual contact was consensual between the girl and the band instructor, who is now 23 years old.  The judge approved the plea to lesser charges because of the consensual nature of the relationship, but Florida law also states that minors do not have the capacity to provide binding consent until they reach the age of majority.

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First and foremost, we’d like to express our support for the girl and her family now that this matter is closed at least in the criminal courts.  We hope that she has obtained the help she may need in the wake of this Florida sexual abuse issue.  In addition, this case will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida sexual abuse.  Every year, more than 11,000 such reports are made to police, even though many of these situations are never reported by the victims.

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Even though the criminal prosecution is over, that does not mean that the family of the girl could not still file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the band instructor and perhaps the band camp depending on certain circumstances.  If such a case was filed and was successful, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their losses and for their needs for psychiatric help both now and in the future.

If your child has been harmed in this manner, you need to seek the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers who can help you report the matter to police and fight for your rights.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Florida sexual abuse cases always bring about intense emotional reactions by the public, and perhaps one of the reasons is that many people wrongly assume that these deplorable acts only happen to others.  However, when a child is subjected to this form of abuse, the damage can last a lifetime.  While nothing has yet been proven, an Oakland Park man has been arrested on suspicion of Florida sexual abuse conduct that involved a minor.

According to the police, the man, a 69-year-old resident of Oakland Park, allegedly engaged in a long period of sexual abuse that lasted for several years.  The encounters allegedly began in 2000, when the suspect initially abused a 5-year-old girl who was a family friend.  This cycle of abuse allegedly continued until 2005, and it occurred three or four times every week.  The girl, now 16, has come forward with these allegations and the man has been arrested and is being held without bond.

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Florida sexual abuse conduct If they are true, we hope that justice is properly done by way of a criminal prosecution.  In addition, this alleged instance of Florida sexual abuse will now become part of the overall statistics regarding this conduct on a state-wide basis.  Every year, more than 11,000 allegations of sexual abuse are made, and experts agree that many of these situations are never reported.

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Clearly, the suspect in this case will face serious criminal charges.  He could also face a Florida personal injury lawsuit if the family of the girl decides to initiate such a filing.  If a case is filed and it is successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their losses that could be tied to physical injuries and the need for counseling as well as compensation for the emotional distress that was experienced.

If your child has been subjected to this conduct, you need to act immediately by seeking the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers who can help you not only put a stop to this abuse, but who can also help you hold the abuser accountable.  Contact c today to schedule a free initial consultation.

There are certain members of society that we tend to teach our children to trust, and one of those is teachers.  We are taught to respect teachers and to listen to their directions, but in certain cases that places a dangerous amount of power and influence in the hands of people who should not have it.   Such appears to be the case with a recent prosecution for Florida sexual abuse in which the defendant, a music teacher, agreed to a plea deal rather than face the full penalty. According to police, the defendant, David Layman, faced the possibility of life in prison without parole if he had been convicted of the charges stemming from fondling four different boys as young as 7 years old while he was a music teacher at Imagine Charter School in Weston, which is located at 2500 Glades Circle.  Specifically, the defendant pleaded guilty to seven counts of lewd or lascivious molestation and one count of lewd or lascivious conduct.  He received seven years in prison as a result.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere thoughts of support for the boys who were the targets of this horrifying conduct.  We hope that the families have achieved some closure in this matter.  In addition, this case of Weston sexual abuse will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida sexual abuse.  Every year, more than 11,000 such offenses are reported, but most experts agree that a large percentage of these acts are never reported to police.

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When a teacher at a school molests children, he or she will obviously face serious criminal charges.  In addition, it’s possible that both the teacher and the school could face Florida sexual abuse lawsuits filed by the parents.  If these lawsuits are filed and are successful, they could lead to awards of damages that compensate the families for their ongoing medical needs and their pain and suffering. If your child has been harmed in this manner, you need to contact the police and Florida sexual abuse lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this conduct accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

For many victims and survivors of sexual abuse, the experience was so traumatic that their brains tend to shut out any memories of these occurrences, sometimes for many years if not forever.  However, there are certain instances where these memories can be triggered, and when they are, they can lead to instant emotional trauma.  Such appears to be the case with the recent filing of a Fort Lauderdale sexual abuse lawsuit that was filed against the Archdiocese of Miami for conduct that occurred in the 1960’s.

According to court records, the lawsuit, filed by Willard Trent says the Reverend Thomas Dennehy sexually abused him several times in 1967 and 1968.  The alleged abuser died in 1999.  Apparently, the plaintiff’s memories were restored when he visited St. John the Baptist parish, where the sexual abuse allegedly occurred while the plaintiff was an altar boy.  The parish is located at 4595 Bayview Dr. in Fort Lauderdale.

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First, we’d like to offer our hope that the alleged victim of this horrifying Fort Lauderdale sexual abuse finds the help he needs to move past this situation.  It must be incredibly difficult to suddenly have memories so terrifying come flooding back into consciousness.  Secondly, this situation only reflects the large problem that is Florida sexual abuse.  Every year, more than 11,000 such incidents are reported, but many experts believe that a majority of these acts of sexual abuse are never brought out in the open by the survivors.

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This Fort Lauderdale sexual abuse lawsuit highlights a couple of important factors for those who may have suffered from similar acts.  First, even though the alleged abuser has died, that does not mean that those who employed him cannot still be held accountable in civil court.  Secondly, Florida’s statute of limitations is quite flexible when it comes to these situations, as there is generally no time limit to file these claims, especially when the victim does not remember them immediately.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by this deplorable conduct, you need to take action, even if the events in question occurred years ago.  Seek the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers who have been holding those responsible for inflicting this type of long-term damage accountable for years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Sexual abuse is a form of conduct that’s not only detestable, but it’s obviously illegal and can lead to exposure to significant legal liability.  These stories are always shocking to most, and when sexual abuse of a child occurs it prompts strong emotions both in regards to the alleged perpetrator and for the alleged victim.  A Coral Springs man has been arrested for allegedly fondling a young girl who was at a sleep-over party with his daughter.

According to police, the alleged Florida sexual abuse act occurred when John Swier, 45, fondled an 8-year-old girl who was attending a sleep-over when he laid down next to her and fondled her both over and under her clothes.  As stated above, it happened at his home, and police at this point believe that it was an isolated incident.  However, police are also asking anyone else who may have been victimized by this conduct to contact them and to file a report.

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We’d initially like to offer our hope and thoughts to the little girl who was allegedly abused in this manner.  These incidents can lead to a lifetime of emotional and psychological struggle, and we hope she is already getting the help she needs.  Unfortunately, this is far from the only incident of Florida sexual abuse.  Every year in the state, there are more than 3,600 cases of forcible fondling reported, and many experts believe that a large percentage of these cases are never reported based on fear and shame.

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If these allegations are accurate, it’s possible for the family of the little girl to file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the alleged perpetrator.  If such a case was successful, it could lead to an award for damages for emotional distress, pain and suffering and compensation for expenses incurred for medical and psychological treatment.  This type of claim could be made even if the suspect is convicted in criminal court.

If your child has suffered in this manner, seek the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers who have been holding perpetrators of this conduct accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today at 800-429-4529 to schedule a free initial consultation.