Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
florida statutory rape laws
i am 19, live in florida, and my sisters boyfriend family claims that i slept with thier 16 year old son. can i be charged with statutory rape? and can i sue any of them for defemation of character?
Asked on 10/27/07, 3:08 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters
Valerie Masters, P.A.
Re: florida statutory rape laws
Yes you can be charged with sexual battery and although you could try to sue them, no lawyer would take the case because you wouldnt win.
Answered on 10/27/07, 5:05 pm
Robert M. Perez
Law Office of Robert M. Perez, State and Federal Criminal Defense
Re: florida statutory rape laws
No, you cannot be charged. See Florida Statute 794.05
Answered on 10/28/07, 6:58 am
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