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Q: Can a 18yr old girl who has become pregnant from a 16yr old boy get charges against her or get arrested ?

Even if the boy gives consent

Elizabeth Bourdon
Elizabeth Bourdon
answered on Aug 13, 2015

An 18 year old and a 16 year can have a sexual relationship in Florida. Anyone who is 24 or older may not have a sexual relationship with someone who is 16 or 17 years old.

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Q: If I have court and I show and say it was self defense for me pushing him off of me and I. Have proof and witnesses

And messaging of him trying to apologize can I testify with that and will the case be dropped if he doesn't show when I go to court ? I can't afford an attorney "( I have a 2mnth old son who can get custody if he does go through with it ?

Elizabeth Bourdon
Elizabeth Bourdon
answered on Aug 13, 2015

If you cannot afford an attorney, you need to have a public defender appointed to you rather than representing yourself. If the PD was already representing you and filed a notice of intent to participate in discovery, you are required to then provide your witnesses and the evidence you intend to... View More

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Q: if a search warrant is issued for a renter, is the homeowner to be subjected to search, as well?

I rent a room from a friend, and wanted to know if a search warrant issued for me would subject my roommate and her son, who also resides here, to search of their bedrooms, as well as mine.

Elizabeth Bourdon
Elizabeth Bourdon
answered on Jun 30, 2015

A typical search warrant for the home includes the entire house as well as any vehicles on the property, not just one specific room within the home.

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Q: I need Florida illegal drug laws. How can i find it? Thank you.

I am preparing an assignment that is about drug policies of the US.

Elizabeth Bourdon
Elizabeth Bourdon
answered on Jun 30, 2015

Copy and paste the following link into your browser: http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2014/893.03

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