Florida legal term
Juvenile sexual abuse in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Juvenile sexual abuse” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Juvenile sexual abuse” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Juvenile sexual abuse” means any sexual behavior that occurs without consent, without equality, or as a result of coercion. (Fla. Stat. § 985.475)
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