(1) DEFINITIONS. -- As used in this section:
(a) "Sexual activity" means the oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object; however, sexual activity does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose.
(b) "Consent" means intelligent, knowing, and voluntary consent, and does not include submission by coercion.
(c) "Coercion" means the use of exploitation, bribes, threats of force, or intimidation to gain cooperation or compliance.
(d) "Victim" means a person upon whom an offense described in this section was committed or attempted or a person who has reported a violation of this section to a law enforcement officer.
(2) PROHIBITED DEFENSES. -- Neither the victim's lack of chastity nor the victim's consent is a defense to the crimes proscribed by this section.
(3) IGNORANCE OR BELIEF OF VICTIM'S AGE. -- The perpetrator's ignorance of the victim's age, the victim's misrepresentation of his or her age, or the perpetrator's bona fide belief of the victim's age cannot be raised as a defense in a prosecution under this section.
(4) LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS BATTERY. -- A person who:
(a) Engages in sexual activity with a person 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age; or
(b) Encourages, forces, or entices any person less than 16 years of age to engage in sadomasochistic abuse, sexual bestiality, prostitution, or any other act involving sexual activity
commits lewd or lascivious battery, a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. We suggest an attorney. If you are the parent of the victim, consider carefully the effect you will have on the lives of your daughter, her child, and the young man.
There are no laws about getting pregnant. It might be illegal for her to have sexual intercourse, depending on the age of the male, but that has nothing to do with the pregnancy.
No, there's a close in age exemption to the law that allows it.
Yes, in the US he could be charged with getting a minor pregnant because that's illegal in all states.
In Florida it is classified as a second degree felony. That would be applied to the sentencing guidelines to determine the penalty, but the maximum is 15 years.
Dont really know, but im sure the law will be a bit more leniant.
Can a 16 year old girl who is pregnant and living in Florida move out without parental permission?
The laws are the same for everyone in Florida, regardless of age.
It will depend on the laws in the jurisdiction in question. In most places it would not be illegal in any way.
It will depend on how the laws in their jurisdiction are written. There are instances where it would be possible to charge her.
There are no laws about the ages at which one can date. There are very specific laws dealing with sexual contact. In Florida it would be illegal to have sex with a 15 year old.
Only with parental permission.
Yes, a six year old dog is capable of getting pregnant.