Can an Adult Legally Date a Minor Without Her Parents Knowledge

My question involves juvenile law in the State of: FLORIDA

I have a question I can't seem to find a solid legal answer to.

GIVEN: the defendant is over 18 and under 24 in FL

1) Is it legal to date minors aged 16-17?
2) what are the possible legal repercussions of having sex with a minor aged 16-17 WTHOUT parental consent?

1) I understand the age of consent laws in FL, but I wonder can someone be prosecuted for simply dating a minor, seeing that no other laws pertaining to minors is in question?

2) My understanding of the age of consent law in FL is that persons under 18 over 16 may consent to sex with anyone under 24. But what if the parents do not know or do not allow the minor to have sex? So what are the laws? Can you be charged with a sex offense for having sex with a minor given the scenario of the parents do not know OR do not approve of the minor having sex?

Thank you I hope to find a sourced answer for my burning question.

If the parents do not consent, then it's no. The fact that the state will not prosecute does not mean that Mom and Dad are forced to permit it.

And yes, restraining orders can be possible. And yes, violating a restraining order means you can go to jail.

We don't answer "Can I have sex with a minor" questions on this board. If you want to do so, talk to a lawyer in your state.

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Quoting PHILLIAM

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Thank you I hope to find a sourced answer for my burning question.

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Here's your answer.

Real men don't have sex with children.

You must be seriously emotionally or sexually deficient to even want to.

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Quoting adjusterjack

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Here's your answer.

Real men don't have sex with children.

You must be seriously emotionally or sexually deficient to even want to.

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If the child is 16-17 and he is 24 I absolutely agree. If the child is 16-17 and he just turned 18, then that's a different story. I suspect however, that this particular guy is closer to 24 than 18.

Thanks you for the example. So if the defendant is pulled over with a minor he or she may be in trouble but more than likely the state will not prosecute?

I agree with your points however I am not a child. Just wanted to learn the rules so I don't get in trouble over dating someone under 18.

I asked what the consequences are. Obviously if there is no proof of sexual intercourse they will not charge for a second crime but are there other laws in question as a resault of the relationship? Delinquency of a minor ect.

what if the older person is right in the middle (21) and the younger is 17?

What if you take your curiosity somewhere else since you've already been told that we don't answer "how can I have sex with a minor" questions?

I will, however, offer cbg's general rule of thumb - if you have to ask whether it's legal or not, then regardless of whether the answer is yes or no, you've got rocks where you ought to have brains if you go ahead and do it.

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Quoting PHILLIAM

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Thanks you for the example. So if the defendant is pulled over with a minor he or she may be in trouble but more than likely the state will not prosecute?

I agree with your points however I am not a child. Just wanted to learn the rules so I don't get in trouble over dating someone under 18.

I asked what the consequences are. Obviously if there is no proof of sexual intercourse they will not charge for a second crime but are there other laws in question as a resault of the relationship? Delinquency of a minor ect.

what if the older person is right in the middle (21) and the younger is 17?

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What if you just wait until this person is 18 OR you go date someone your own age who is not jail bait?

This is how age of consent goes in Florida:

Florida's age of consent is 18, though the law contains a provision allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to consent to having sex with someone age 16 to 23. To qualify for removal under "Romeo and Juliet," the victim must have been at least 14 years old and the offender no more than four years older.