Minor

Kodiak Court Verdict: Hilarion Soriano Jr. Found Guilty in Minor Sexual Abuse Case

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Kodiak, AK – A jury in Kodiak has found Hilarion Soriano Jr. guilty of the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree, marking a significant moment of accountability in a case that has captured local attention. The verdict, issued late Thursday afternoon, concluded a trial that presented a detailed account of the charges against Soriano. The legal proceedings revealed that he was accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 16. According to court documents, the incidents took place over several months, starting from early 2023. … Read more

Florida Bar to Consider New Rule Allowing Attorneys to Break Confidentiality for the Safety of Minor Clients

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Tallahassee, Florida – A new ethical direction may soon emerge for Florida’s legal landscape as the state’s bar association considers a significant amendment to its confidentiality rules aimed at safeguarding minor clients. Slated for proposal by March, this revision would empower attorneys to breach confidentiality under certain conditions to protect minors from substantial harm. The rule change proposed by the Florida Bar’s board of governors stems from an ongoing reevaluation of the balance between confidentiality and client safety. According to reports, this reconsideration was prompted by the Florida Supreme Court’s request for revision suggestions to … Read more

Utah Bill Proposes Stricter Sentencing for Minor Offenses, Sparking Deportation Concerns

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — In a move poised to reverse a three-year-old legislation, Utah lawmakers are contemplating a bill that would streamline the deportation process for undocumented immigrants convicted of low-level crimes. The proposed change targets a 2019 law that aimed to protect noncitizens from deportation after being convicted of a misdemeanor by reducing the maximum sentence for a class A misdemeanor from 365 to 364 days. Under federal law, any undocumented immigrant receiving a sentence of at least one year can trigger deportation proceedings. The 2019 modification to the Utah criminal code was … Read more

Motorcyclist Engulfed in Flames Sues Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Citing Excessive Force for Minor Offenses

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Following a high-speed pursuit in February 2022 that resulted in a motorcyclist being severely burned, a lawsuit has been filed against the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. The lawsuit highlights allegations of an institutional culture that encouraged harsh and forceful law enforcement tactics even for minor violations. The incident, which received widespread attention, involved Jean Barreto, a motorcyclist who was engulfed in flames after a deputy used a taser on him while he was soaked in gasoline at a gas station. The shocking moment occurred amid deputies’ response to a report of … Read more