Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Florida

Re: Minor dating

Dating is legal. It's the physical parts which can get you into trouble.

I will answer as though "dating" includes some of the physical part.

The following are crimes which could be committed by a person (any age) against another person 12 or older but under 16 in the course of dating':

FL Statute 800.04

(5) Lewd or Lascivious Molestation

(6) Lewd or Lascivious Conduct

(7) Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition

There are different criminal penalties for offenders under 18 and over 18 in the statute.

The "statutory rape" (sexual battery) law in FL is under FL Statute 794.05. A 16 or 17 year old may consent to sex with a partner UNDER the age of 24.

So, no "second base" or "third base" activity with anyone under the age of 16 unless you want to be charged with a crime. No sex with anyone under 16 unless you want to be charged with a crime.

Be safe.