Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes - Online Sunshine
(2) (a) A person 18 years of age or older who commits sexual battery upon, or in an attempt to commit sexual battery injures the sexual organs of, a person less than 12 years of age commits a capital felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 921.1425.
Sexual Assault Charges in Florida - Ayo and Iken
Most commonly, sexual assault charges in the state of Florida occur when one person is accused of forcing another into a sexual act against their will. The crime of sexual assault can bring fear, shame, and/or mental trauma to the alleged victim, and due to public pressure, the penalties for sexual assault have increased significantly across ...
Sexual Violence Prevention - Florida Department of Health
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, call the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence’s (FCASV) toll-free hotline at 1-888-956-7273 or visit FCASV’s website at www.FCASV.org.
Chapter 794 - 2021 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
Legislative findings and intent as to basic charge of sexual battery. Sexual battery. Dangerous sexual felony offender; mandatory sentencing. Common-law presumption relating to age abolished. Ignorance or belief as to victim’s age no defense. Rules of evidence. Sexual battery by multiple perpetrators; reclassification of offenses.
Chapter 794 - 2018 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
(2) (a) A person 18 years of age or older who commits sexual battery upon, or in an attempt to commit sexual battery injures the sexual organs of, a person less than 12 years of age commits a capital felony, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 921.141.
The stakes in sexual violence cases are incredibly high for both defendants and victims. Defendants face lengthy prison sentences and potentially a lifetime of supervision and the label of being a sexual offender , which can make it very difficult to obtain work and housing. Victims of sexual violence face injuries and disease,
The Laws In Your State: Florida | RAINN
From the definition of rape to a person's ability to consent—the laws about sexual violence vary from state to state. Learn more about laws in Florida. How does your state define sexual assault crimes? There are a number of factors that determine if a person legally consents, from their age to whether they're incapacitated.
Chapter 784 - 2022 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
Action by victim of repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence for protective injunction; dating violence investigations, notice to victims, and reporting; pretrial release violations; public records exemption.
Sexual Violence & Assault » UF Police Department - University of Florida
Contact the UFPD Office of Victim Services at (352) 392-5648 or (352) 392-1111. A victim advocate can help you with medical, legal, and counseling services. Don’t disturb the physical surrounding in which the rape took place. Obtain a forensic exam whether or …
according to florida law: • Sexual Battery/Rape is the: “Oral, anal or vaginal penetration by, or union with a sexual organ of another or anal/vaginal penetration of another by any other object.”