Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
statute of limitation inappropriate touch
I recently broke up with my girlfriend after one year.She found out that I had inappropriatly kissed my 16 year old stepdaughter in 1990.No actions or charges were taken at the time the stepdaughters mother was aware of the incident and we resolved the issue without the court.my recent girlfriend has threatened to report the incident to the police..Can I still be prosecuted my former stepdaughter would be 28 years old by now. Thank you !
Asked on 11/21/02, 11:48 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Dirga
Eric J. Dirga, PA
Re: statute of limitation inappropriate touch
The offense can be prosecuted within 10 years of either (1) the date it is reported to a law enforcement or other government agencie or (2) the date of her 18th birthday - whichever is earlier.
Answered on 11/21/02, 1:48 pm
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