Sexual Exploitation Attorney in Miami

Put Former Miami-Dade Prosecutor Experience Behind Your Defense

Sexual exploitation allegations may arise under different Florida laws based on the conduct alleged and the person involved. At Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A., we represent people in Miami and throughout South Florida who are under investigation or facing formal charges. We assess each case according to the specific statute, available evidence, and stage of the criminal process.

Attorney Michael Mirer is a former Miami-Dade prosecutor with more than 20 years of trial experience and more than 100 trials handled. His background informs our review of digital and financial records, images and communications, and witness accounts in cases involving minors or vulnerable adults. As your sexual exploitation lawyer in Miami, we develop a personalized defense strategy using experienced investigators and expert witnesses when appropriate.

Our sex-crimes practice includes:

• Child Pornography
• Federal Sex Crimes
• Internet Sex Crimes
• Luring a Child
• Online Solicitation
• Sex with a Minor
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Battery
• Sex Offender Registration

Call (800) 798-0243 for a no-cost consultation about an investigation, accusation, or criminal charge.

Florida Laws Covering Sexual Exploitation Allegations

Florida doesn’t have one standalone criminal statute titled sexual exploitation. Instead, the phrase may describe distinct offenses involving children, computer-based conduct, or elderly or disabled adults. Identifying the statute at issue is essential because each offense has its own elements, felony classification, and potential consequences.

Sexual Performance by a Child

Section 827.071 addresses child sexual abuse material, meaning material depicting the sexual abuse of a child. It covers using a child in a sexual performance as well as possessing, promoting, or distributing prohibited material. The same alleged acts may also be prosecuted under other Florida laws.

Computer Pornography & Online Conduct

Section 847.0135 is known as the Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention Act. It addresses computer pornography and prohibited computer use to seduce, solicit, or lure a child. It also covers certain allegations involving travel to meet a child following online communications.

Exploitation of Elderly or Disabled Adults

Chapter 825 governs separate offenses involving elderly people and disabled adults, including allegations of lewd or lascivious conduct and financial exploitation. Financial cases may center on records showing the value and handling of funds or property. Conduct-based allegations may depend on witness accounts and other available evidence.

Potential Felony Charges, Mandatory Minimums & Registration

Potential penalties depend on the precise offense charged, not the broad sexual exploitation label. Using a child in the prohibited conduct under Florida Statute 827.071 is a first-degree felony. For an offender who is 18 or older, the statute provides a 15-year mandatory minimum sentence for that offense.

The aggravated form involving a child younger than 12 is a life felony carrying a 25-year mandatory minimum sentence. Because these provisions are charge-specific, the alleged age and statutory subsection matter when evaluating potential sentencing exposure. We review the charging documents and case facts before advising a client about the consequences that may apply.

Offenses under Section 847.0135 range from third-degree to second-degree felonies depending on the alleged conduct. Chapter 825 allegations involving an elderly person or disabled adult may be charged as first-degree, second-degree, or third-degree felonies, depending on the conduct and the value involved. In financial exploitation cases, the applicable penalty depends on the value of the funds or property involved.

Sex offender registration consequences also depend on the specific offense charged and the applicable facts. A sexual exploitation attorney in Miami can assess those concerns in the context of the statute alleged.

How We Prepare a Sexual Exploitation Defense

Early representation allows us to examine the allegations and determine where the case stands before later proceedings. During a no-cost consultation, we can discuss the alleged statute, the known evidence, and whether the case remains under investigation or has reached court. We then tailor our defense approach to those circumstances.

A criminal case may proceed through these stages:

• Investigation: Authorities collect evidence and evaluate potential allegations.
• Formal Charges: Prosecutors determine which criminal counts to file.
• Court Hearing: The accused appears in court as the case moves forward.
• Trial and Sentencing: These stages may follow if the case isn’t resolved earlier.
• Appeal: Appellate proceedings may apply after a conviction or other appealable ruling.

Attorney Mirer served as an Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade County, where he prosecuted crimes at all levels before his appointment to the Career Criminal Robbery Unit. That background informs how we assess charging decisions, anticipate prosecutorial arguments, and prepare for court proceedings.

We emphasize clear communication so clients remain informed as their cases progress. We also provide bilingual legal representation for Spanish-speaking members of the Miami-Dade community. Throughout the case, we address questions about the evidence, upcoming proceedings, and available decisions.

Discuss the Specific Allegations & Your Next Steps

We represent clients facing criminal charges in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. Our personalized preparation focuses on the statute, evidence, and procedural stage involved in each case. A no-cost consultation is available through our contact form.

Call (800) 798-0243 to speak with our criminal defense team about sexual exploitation-related allegations or charges.