Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Can i file charges

My step son 19 has gotten his 16 year old gilrfriend, can i have charges filed againts him


Asked on 4/29/08, 3:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Can i file charges

No Florida law prevents a 19-year-old from having (normal) sex with a 16-year-old. Sixteen is the age of consent in Florida.

Read more
Answered on 4/29/08, 4:38 pm
Brandon Kolb Kolb, Cintron, & Associates

Re: Can i file charges

I believe the previous response included a typo, and meant to say that FL law does not prevent a 19 year old from having sex with a 16 year old.

My question is, why would you try to have your step son arrested, charged with rape, and labeled as a sex offender? If you disapprove of his choices or lifestyle, cut him off, force him to live with the consequences of his actions, but don't provoke it. What ever happened to familly unity?---Just one parent's opinion.

Read more
Answered on 4/30/08, 9:29 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Florida