What is the legal age of consent in Florida? Also, is it illegal for a 15 year old girl to have sex with a 16 year old boy?
Three answers:
LINDA R
2012-09-11 15:57:05 UTC
Ask Sandra Fluke!
fandango
2012-09-12 22:45:05 UTC
It is 16. As for 794.05, this is as it says- certain minors and not all. It is basically the statutory rape law of Florida. Meaning that if you are over 24 and having sex with someone living in their parents home who is 16 or 17 years old and the parents object then you get into trouble, but if you are under 25 then they can not object. If you are over 25 and the parents do not object then all is fine and dandy. Florida statutes 800 show the age of consent as 16.
davidmi711
2012-09-11 15:57:36 UTC
The age of consent in Florida is 18, but close in age exemptions exist. By law, the exception permits a person 23 years of age or younger to engage in legal sexual activity with a minor aged 16 or 17.
794.05 Unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.-- (1) A person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this section, "sexual activity" means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another; however, sexual activity does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose Florida code, Title XLVI, Chapter 794
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