Timothy Smith and his wife Aleisha kidnapped a 15 year old female from a bus stop in Orange County. While waiting for the bus a van driven by Timothy Smith pulled up to the bus stop where he ordered the girl into the van at gunpoint. From that point onwards, the girl was held captive and forced to have sex with dozens of men.
Shortly after according to police reports, Timothy Smith was arrested on other charges and placed in jail. During Timothy Smiths absence Aleisha Smith maintained control by forcing the girl at knife point to have sex with a man in lieu of cash payment for rent.
In the course of a year, the girl was trafficked and sold as a sex slave, where she was held captive and pimped out for money.
Subsequently a year later, the mother of the girl received a tip on where her daughter was being held captive.
No bond has been set for Aleisha Smith.
In the past six years the US Government has embarked on a clampdown on people who force minors into prostitution, children who are kidnapped, trafficked and held as virtual prisoners. Human trafficking of minors into prostitution has become a major law enforcement priority. With the intent to convict pimps with hardened prison sentences within the criminal courts.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services human trafficking is a 9 billion a year industry. Approximately half of those trafficked are children. Since the birth of the Innocence Lost National Initiative over 400 children have been recovered with lengthy sentences handed down to those convicted, including multiple 25 years to life sentences.
Florida prosecutors are determined when propagating a case against those charged with a sex crime. Penalties related to sex crime conviction can vary, dependent upon the seriousness of the sex crime. Convictions can range from a misdemeanor to a felony. Penalties can include lengthy prison sentences, immense fines, probation, community service, counseling and the loss of numerous legal rights.
As revolting as child trafficking is, those charged are entitled to a rigorous criminal defense. Musca Law provides its clients with a strategic and aggressive defense. If you have been charged with a sex crime do not hesitate relative to contacting an attorney that will work diligently to ensure that your rights are protected.
