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I'm with this guy and he's scared if e talks to me he could go to prison but if we just talk no sexual contact happens is it still illegal and possible for my parents to press charges And if so after I turn 18 and tell them could they still press charges considering we where together wen... View More 
answered on Dec 15, 2014
Probably not. He would have to be prosecuted first. And as long as he is not 24 or older, he will not be prosecuted for sexual battery because of your ages.
After I turn 18 and I tell my mom would she still have a right to press charges concidering the relationship was in progress at the time I was 17
answered on Dec 15, 2014
The guy can be prosecuted for sexual battery because of your ages. If he is 24 or older and you are 17, charges can happen.
answered on Dec 2, 2014
Depends on what you consider a bf/gf relationship. I suggest you review FL Stat. 794.05
MY FATHER HAS CANCER AND CANT WORK.. I AM PAYING ALL THE BILLS AT THIS TIME..
DCF is coming to talk to me but i wanted to know what my legalities were
Say a 16 year old and 24 year old wanted to have sex but lived in Florida could they just go to Alabama where the age of consent is 16 and have sex or do they have to be residents?
answered on Dec 7, 2014
No, you cannot cross boarders for such activity. Well, you can, but it wouldn't help you in anyway.
I suggest you review FL Stat. 794.05
If I start dating someone as a minor and I turn 18, and she's a year behind is that O.K.? I'm not 18 yet but want to know for the future. It's a weird age to be at and I don't want kissing her to suddenly become sexual assault or something.
answered on Dec 1, 2014
Ha. No, it isn't criminal. You are safe to date.
I do recommend you review Florida Statute794.05 to avoid any confusion in the future.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
I believe you have to get parental consent, but why not wait until you are 18. Things might just be totally different then.
my friend is turning 17 December 13th, she is being control by her dad and forces to stay home cause he wont allow her to hang out with me, i am 27, she has attempted suicide and i am the very reason she is still alive and stable. her father knows this but still refuses to allow it and shes... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2014
Since when is a 17 year old an adult?
Frankly, her father's decision to keep his (currently) 16 year old daughter away from a 27 year old Is 100% legal and perfectly sane.
You Have zero rights. He does have a right to keep you away, and you are walking a very fine line.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
They will have a baby, most likely. That is one consequence. If she got pregnant when she was 15, then there are life long consequences because a 15 year old cannot consent to sex. Basically as long as he is under 24 he will not be prosecuted for sexual battery.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
I think so. But they are both so young and should at least wait until the 16 year old turns 18, perhaps even longer.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
That depends upon whether you have parental permission to move out. Being pregnant does not emancipate you, nor does having a baby.
answered on Nov 17, 2014
At this point, because she is still a minor her rights are very limited. Within the dependency case, she can request to be heard by the Judge, but it is up to the Judge if he/she allows this. However, the parents are really the ones that need to step forward and move the Court to be reunited with... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2014
You can legally date. Your answer can be found in section 794.05 of the Florida statutes. (link provided)
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0794/Sections/0794.05.html
They want let me see her or nothing she will be 18 next month
answered on Nov 17, 2014
In Florida Minors (even 17 years old) need the consent of their parents in order to marry.
answered on Dec 15, 2014
A warrant is issued for your arrest and you will might eventually be picked up and brought back to FL, after waiting in jail for up to 30 days while FL decides whether to come and get you or not.
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