Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Age

Is it legal for a 17 year old to date or have a relationship with a 23 year old? If the girl is 17 and her parents know would it make it legal if it is illegal?


Asked on 3/16/09, 4:59 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Stoffels Stoffels Law Group

Re: Age

No, it is not legal. Anyone under the age of 18 cannot consent. And no, parents cannot give consent for this either.

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Answered on 3/16/09, 6:12 pm
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Age

It's always legal to just date.

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Answered on 3/16/09, 10:56 pm
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Age

I wanted to add one more thing because I didn't read what the other lawyer said before I posted. The age of consent is actually 16 in Florida where the other person is 23. Nevertheless, I'm not suggesting you shouldn't wait.

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Answered on 3/16/09, 11:07 pm


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