Sixteen-Year-Old Pregnant By a Nineteen-Year-Old

[Ayesha Coxon]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

My sister is now 7 weeks pregnant, her and her boyfriend smoke pot and cigs and drink. My mother should know better but my sister is strong willed and my mom feels she is powerless. This guy needs to be in jail. He's had my sister steal a gun of my brother's, we've found crippy and bullets in her purse. My mom wanted to put her in a place where they supervise girls with problems, but she should have immediately called the cops, especially when he's been on the property. Does anyone have any ideas or alternatives in order to at least get this moron in jail if my mom doesn't, can't, or won't do it?

[Dogmatique]

Here we go

Quoting Florida Statutes Section 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.

(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to a person 16 or 17 years of age who has had the disabilities of nonage removed under chapter 743.

(3) The victim's prior sexual conduct is not a relevant issue in a prosecution under this section.

(4) If an offense under this section directly results in the victim giving birth to a child, paternity of that child shall be established as described in chapter 742. If it is determined that the offender is the father of the child, the offender must pay child support pursuant to the child support guidelines described in chapter 61.

With regards to the other alleged criminal acts, you yourself - or indeed anyone else with the same knowledge - are free to make a report with local police and let them investigate.