Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

sexual assualt occuring while on vacation

While on vaction in Florida, a 15 year old boy alledegedly ''touched'' his 18 year old female cousin and her 10 year old sister. The boy lives in Pennsylvania, the girls in New Jersey. Where would the parents of the girls need to file charges?


Asked on 7/17/02, 8:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: sexual assualt occuring while on vacation

Over the years, I have had family, friends and clients who were physically, emotionally and/or sexually abused. "Thouching" means "ca-ca". Were the girls touched inappropriately, or molested, or raped? THINK about what happened, and what is best for the "victims". It's my experience that those that start down the road to becomming molesters & rapists (at least of children) were abused themselves... maybe they can be salvaged, maybe not. You need help from professionals and or your clergy.

Crimes are reported in the state where they occur.

Good luck to all concerned.

Kevin J. Begley

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Answered on 7/19/02, 2:59 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: sexual assualt occuring while on vacation

In the area where the alleged assault took place.

My question to you, however, unless the "touching is more serious than it sounds" why would you not try to resolve this matter among your family instead of involving the law and the harm which may occur to all whom are involved including the young girls. I think you need to think this through and consider the ramifications to the 15 year old boy and to the girls. Perhaps you should speak with a trusted clergyman rather than the police.

Scott R. Jay, Esq. 305-249-8000

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Answered on 7/18/02, 1:33 am


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