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charlesconklin · Mar 27, 2013, 07:44 AM

What age can a 16 year old date in the state of Fl. In 2003 I know the law stated that a 16 year old can date a 21 year old with consent.What does the law state now? Any help will do trying to help a friend out with her problems

smoothy · Mar 27, 2013, 07:52 AM

Want to help that friend out... get her to date someone her own age... there is a VAST difference between a 16 year old and a 21 year old... emotionally and intellectually.

That 16 year old is easy prey to a 21 year old... who if they are chasing after someone that young... obviously has issues if they can't find an actual adult to date.

Incidentally the age of consent is 18 in Florida... not 16.

charlesconklin · Mar 27, 2013, 08:08 AM

What age can a 16 year old with consent have a sexual relation ship with some one
In the state of Florida

Oliver2011 · Mar 27, 2013, 08:17 AM

Age of consent is 18 in Florida. However, there is a Close in Age consent where the age of both are considered. Such as a 16 year old can consent to someone older but there is a restriction on how old. Meaning they can't be over 21 or 22 (I don't remember the exact age but you can Google it). If one partner is over that restricted age the other partner has to be 17.

Having said all that you need to do your research and make sure you aren't breaking the law because it can have devastating effects on the older person's life.

charlesconklin · Mar 27, 2013, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Oliver2011

Age of consent is 18 in Florida. However, there is a Close in Age consent where the age of both are considered. Such as a 16 year old can consent to someone older but there is a restriction on how old. Meaning they can't be over 21 or 22 (I don't remember the exact age but you can google it). If one partner is over that restricted age the other partner has to be 17.

Having said all that you need to do your research and make sure you aren't breaking the law because it can have devastating effects on the older person's life.

Thank you its not for me for some friends

ScottGem · Mar 27, 2013, 02:58 PM

First, you are wrong about the law in 2003. As far as I know, there are no laws written that refer to dating. Any laws refer to sex between underage participants. As noted the age of consent in FL is 18.

AK lawyer · Mar 27, 2013, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Oliver2011

Age of consent is 18 in Florida. However, there is a Close in Age consent where the age of both are considered. Such as a 16 year old can consent to someone older but there is a restriction on how old. Meaning they can't be over 21 or 22 (I don't remember the exact age but you can google it). If one partner is over that restricted age the other partner has to be 17.

Having said all that you need to do your research and make sure you aren't breaking the law because it can have devastating effects on the older person's life.

It would be 23.

"Florida

The age of consent in Florida is 18, but close in age exemptions exist. By law, the exception permits a person 23 years of age or younger to engage in legal sexual activity with a minor aged 16 or 17.

794.05 Unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.-- (1) A person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this section, "sexual activity" means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another; however, sexual activity does not include an act done for a bona fide medical purpose Florida code, Title XLVI, Chapter 794" Ages of consent in North America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hmm. I'm trying to figure out how penetration by someone's sexual organ could be "for a bona fide medical purpose". Oh well.

Lets make it simple:

If the person hasn't had a 24th birthday: sex with someone 16+ is OK.
If the person is 24+, sex with someone 18+ is OK.