Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

19 yr old having sex with 14 yr old

My daughter was recently sexually involved with a 18 turned 19 year old. Age of consent in Florida is 16. Does that mean he could be prosecuted in this state for a sex crime (I hope). I have been granted a temporary order of protection but don't knowwhat to do next. Also filed a police report with local agency. This activity involved him helping her leave our home at hours after midnight and taking her to his mother's vacant apartment where they apparently had sex numerous times -- of course unknown to us, her parents.


Asked on 8/31/07, 8:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: 19 yr old having sex with 14 yr old

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Yes. This is absolutely a criminal offense with serious consequences. There are no defenses to an action of this kind (such as that she gave consent). A 14 year old is considered a child that is unable to give consent to an adult.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/31/07, 11:24 am


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