Age of Consent Questions for Florida

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statutory rape/consentual sex

:: October 16, 2006 18:28

i'm 17 and my boyfriend is 18, is it illegal for us to have consentual sex, and can anyone call it statutory rape? --confused

It is a bit confusing. It is a bit confusing. The age of majority in Florida is 18 (at which time you are legally an adult) The age of sexual consent in Florida is also 18; however, the age of consent is 16 if both parties are under the age of 24. The age of consent is also 16 if the adult is 24 years or older and is married to the minor. Remember, as long as you are a minor you are under the legal authority and control of your parent or guardian. The parent has ultimate legal authority over "where" and "with whom" the minor can be.

crossing state lines

:: March 13, 2006 06:01

I live in florida. I am older than 24. The girl I am interested in is 16. We live near the boarder of florida and georgia. If we go into georgia,were the legal age is 16. Would the state of florida have any right to persue legal action against me?

Taking someone under 18 across state lines for the purposes of sexual activity is illegal under Federal law, and it would be the United States prosecuting the case.

Changing of age with same partner.

:: February 08, 2005 16:50

I have read the law on this website stating that a person under 24 can engage in sexual activity with someone 16 and above. When I was 23, I started having a consensual sexual relationship with my 17 year old girlfriend. We are still together and I have turned 24. Is sexual actvity still illegal? Please help!

In Florida, a person 24 years old or older having sexual activity (oral, anal, or vaginal penetration with a sexual organ) with a minor who is 16 or 17, is considered unlawful sexual activity. There are no provisions to change this if the age differences were such that they could have legally had a prior sexual relationship. This is considered a second degree felony, and a conviction could mean prison sentence of 4-15 years. Florida Statute

19 w/ 16

:: September 01, 2004 01:59

Why is it illegal for a 28 yr old female to engage in consensual sex with a 17 yr old male, yet, a 19 yr old can engage in sexual conduct with a 16 yr old and that is not considered illegal?

In Florida, a person under 24 can engage in consensual sexual activity with a person 16 or older. A person under the age of 16 cannot be a participant in any sexual activity.

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