Q: Can my friend 20 year old be with a 15 year old legally? She lied about her age and said she was 18. Her dad found out.
The dad wants to press charges against my friend. She was completely okay with the relationship. And gave her consent. But she lied about being 15 and said she was 18. He didn’t know until the dad reaches out and said she was only 15 and is demanding to be paid $4200 for the damages the little girl caused while throwing a tantrum. If my friend doesn’t pay up the dad is pressing charges.
A: Tell your "friend" that he should break off all communication with his 15 year old girl friend before someone files a criminal charge against him. Claiming that the child "lied about her age" is not a defense against the crime of statutory rape in Florida. Tell your "friend" to look up the severe penalty for what he is doing.
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