Sexual Exploitation Attorney in Daytona Beach
Early Defense for Digital Allegations, Backed by Nearly Two Decades
Sexual exploitation investigations may begin with online messages, downloaded files, cloud accounts, undercover communications, or allegations involving a child’s sexual performance. Before an arrest occurs, investigators may already be reviewing account activity, searching devices, or seeking statements. We examine the alleged conduct and how the evidence was obtained, attributed, and interpreted.
Don’t answer investigators’ questions, contact an alleged victim, or delete messages, accounts, or files before receiving legal advice. A sexual exploitation lawyer in Daytona Beach can assess what has happened, whether law enforcement has searched or seized property, and which immediate steps may help protect your rights.
Call (386) 280-4977 now to discuss an investigation or charge with our criminal defense team.
Nearly Two Decades of Criminal Defense Experience
At Thompson Law, P.A., we focus on criminal defense and represent clients throughout Volusia County. Attorney Matt Thompson is a former prosecutor with more than 16 years of trial experience, including cases involving sex offenses.
These allegations demand discretion, responsiveness, and close attention to the facts. We provide personalized representation, maintain open communication, and give clients access to our team 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How We Build a Case-Specific Defense
Our strategy begins with the charge, investigation history, evidence, and statements attributed to the accused. We review how law enforcement built the case and identify the factual, technical, and procedural issues that warrant closer examination.
Depending on the allegations, our review may address:
- Search warrants and consent: Whether investigators had lawful authority to search a phone, computer, home, account, or cloud storage.
- Device and account attribution: Whether the evidence reliably connects a particular person to an account, device, message, or file.
- Knowledge and intent: Whether the evidence supports the mental state required by the charged offense.
- Digital records: What metadata, access credentials, browser activity, transfer records, and message context reveal.
- Evidence handling: How devices and files were seized, preserved, examined, and documented.
A response may involve addressing an investigation before charges are filed, challenging evidence, negotiating with prosecutors, preparing for hearings, or proceeding to trial. The appropriate course depends on the facts, not a standard defense applied to every case.
Client-Focused. RESULT-DRIVEN.
Working Closely with You To Build a Strong Case
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All Charges Reduced Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Client was accused of shooting a shotgun over the head of two minors. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to discover that officers reported to the scene of the crime the night of the incident and spoke to the victims on the evening the alleged crime occurred and believed the victims to be intoxicated and unreliable. Attorney Thompson conducted depositions of the officers and ultimately all charges were reduced to a misdemeanor and no incarceration.
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All Charges Dismissed Racing on the Highway
Client was arrested after leaving a car show in a fast vehicle. Officers suspected the client of racing another vehicle and police officers pulled him over, drug him out of his vehicle, and arrested him for both racing on the highway and resisting an officer without violence. Upon review of the body camera video, Attorney Matt Thompson raised an excessive use of force complaint against the arresting officer. All charges against the client were dismissed.
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Charges Reduced to Simple Assault Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
At the time these charges were filed, the State of Florida had a 3-year minimum mandatory for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm. Neighbors of the Client claimed that he pointed a shot gun at them and fired over their heads when they came onto his property. Police came out the following day and arrested the Client. Attorney Thompson found a CAD report where the police had investigated the crime the night of the incident and determined that there was insufficient evidence of the arrest. Attorney Thompson
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All Charges Dismissed Domestic Violence
Client was texting a friend when her significant other tried to grab for her phone. When the client tried to pull away, the victim claimed that he was battered and the client was arrested and brought before DCF due a child being in the house. Attorney Matt Thompson wrote a letter to the State explaining the discrepancy in evidence and claimed that the client was in fact moving away from the victim and did not intentionally try to hit the victim. All charges against the client were dismissed.
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No Charges Filed and Prevented Arrest Grand Theft
Client was caring for her special needs sister. While caring for her she received advice from bank personnel to place her sister’s Disability Checks into a bank account in the Client’s name to avoid other family members from stealing money. Once the family members discovered this they called the police to investigate the Client. Attorney Thompson put together documentation showing how the money was being spent and met with police to further explain the situation. The police determined that there was no
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All Charges Dismissed Battery
The Client was working as a part time substitute teacher to help generate income to help his sick child granddaughter. While working there were children acting up and he instructed the child to stay in his seat while the others went to recess. The child claimed that the client hit him and told administration. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to obtain reports from the Department of Children and Families and noticed serious discrepancies in the child’s story. Attorney Thompson was able to p