pegicornchick
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?Florida
I am dating a 21 year old guy and i am 16, is this legal?
I am dating a 21 year old guy and i am 16, is this legal?
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Well, I dont have any solid information to answer your question, but here is the first law i found from FL concerning this matter:
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.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to a person 16 or 17 years of age who has had the disabilities of nonage removed under chapter 743.
(3) The victim's prior sexual conduct is not a relevant issue in a prosecution under this section.
(4) If an offense under this section directly results in the victim giving birth to a child, paternity of that child shall be established as described in chapter 742. If it is determined that the offender is the father of the child, the offender must pay child support pursuant to the child support guidelines described in chapter 61. History.--RS 2598; s. 1, ch. 4965, 1901; GS 3521; s. 1, ch. 6974, 1915; s. 1, ch. 7732, 1918; RGS 5409; s. 1, ch. 8596, 1921; CGL 7552; s. 1, ch. 61-109; s. 759, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 96-409.
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From reading that.. the answer to your question would be, yes its legal. All my research states that the Age of consent is 16 in that state unless the elder of the couple is 24 or older..
If anyone else has more accuate information, do feel free to correct me.
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.
(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to a person 16 or 17 years of age who has had the disabilities of nonage removed under chapter 743.
(3) The victim's prior sexual conduct is not a relevant issue in a prosecution under this section.
(4) If an offense under this section directly results in the victim giving birth to a child, paternity of that child shall be established as described in chapter 742. If it is determined that the offender is the father of the child, the offender must pay child support pursuant to the child support guidelines described in chapter 61. History.--RS 2598; s. 1, ch. 4965, 1901; GS 3521; s. 1, ch. 6974, 1915; s. 1, ch. 7732, 1918; RGS 5409; s. 1, ch. 8596, 1921; CGL 7552; s. 1, ch. 61-109; s. 759, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 96-409.
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From reading that.. the answer to your question would be, yes its legal. All my research states that the Age of consent is 16 in that state unless the elder of the couple is 24 or older..
If anyone else has more accuate information, do feel free to correct me.
stealth2
Under the Radar Member
The main question is - what do your parents say? No matter what the law is regarding the legality of your having sex, if your parents tell you you can't see this man - you can't see him. They are legally in control of you until you turn 18. If you persist in seeing him against their wishes, he could be charged with any number of things.
And last but not least, adults normally aren't interested in children. A 21 yo guy is after one thing - and it ain't your brain.
And last but not least, adults normally aren't interested in children. A 21 yo guy is after one thing - and it ain't your brain.
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