Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Florida

What is the age that allows you to have a relationship with somebody older than 18, if you are 17? Can it be sexual harassment? Thank you.


Asked on 10/30/09, 6:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

See FL Statutes 794.05 (sexual activity with minors) and 800.04 (lewd and lascivious conduct with minors).

In FL, a 16 or 17 year old may consent to sexual interaction with a person under the age of 24 without legal repercussions. A relationship between two teenagers over the age of 16 is completely legal in Florida.

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Answered on 11/04/09, 12:13 pm


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