Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

sex crimes

Is it illegal for a 18 ear old boy to have consenting sex with a 15 year old girl in the state of Florida? If so, what is the law on this?


Asked on 10/25/08, 11:07 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: sex crimes

A fifteen year old cannot consent so it is illegal.

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Answered on 10/25/08, 12:06 pm
Robert M. Perez Law Office of Robert M. Perez, State and Federal Criminal Defense

Re: sex crimes

Yes, it is illegal for an 18 year old to have sex with a consenting 15 year old. The 18 year old will be charged with lewd and lacivious battery, a second degree felony. Please call my office for more information.

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Answered on 10/25/08, 12:58 pm
Walter Thomas Walter C Thomas Jr., P.A.

Re: sex crimes

Yes - it is a crime

FSS 800.04

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Answered on 10/25/08, 3:43 pm


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