Florida Dating Age Laws

Summary

In Florida, the Romeo and Juliet law allows for close-in-age consensual sex. However, dating without sexual contact is generally legal regardless of age difference. As long as there is no sexual contact, the 19-year-old should be safe from getting arrested under Florida statute 794.05.

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Cheyenne Dowie
Nice to meet you, Cheyenne Dowie. Could you please describe the legal issue you're facing?
I would like to go more into detail about Florida statute *.* and the close in age exemption
What specific details are you interested in regarding Florida statute *.* and the close in age exemption?
Is it ok for a 16 year old to date a 19 year old with no sexual contact?
In Florida, the "Romeo and Juliet" law allows for individuals who are close in age to legally have consensual sex. However, dating without sexual contact is generally legal regardless of age difference.
Would the 19 year old be safe from getting arrested?
Yes, as long as there is no sexual contact, the *-year-old should be safe from getting arrested under Florida statute *.*.