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    Default Romeo and Juliet Laws

    Is there a Romeo and Juliet Act in Florida. if so what is it? How does it read?
    What does it mean?

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    Florida's statutory rape law provides,
    Quote Quoting 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.
    The plain language of that statute criminalizes sexual conduct at a different age (where the partner is below the age of 18) where the older partner is aged 24 or older, versus below the age of 24.

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    Is that florida law? OR michigan?

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    Was I unclear? That's Florida's law.

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