Miami Herald: They dated since he was 17. He turned 18 and now faces 15 years behind bars.
A Coral Shores High School student in the Florida Keys is facing 15 years in prison and life as a registered sex offender for continuing to date his 15-year-old girlfriend after he turned 18 in December, according to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
“At the time of these incidents, Tucker was 18 and [the girl] was 15 years old,” Detective Josh Brady wrote in the affidavit. “[The girl] is not old enough to consent to sexual intercourse.”
The charge is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in state prison. And, by the letter of the law, if convicted, Tucker would have to register as a sexual offender.
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the right attorney and he will beat it but he will be scared
romeo julet law in florida what happens if this defense is used
he will have to petition the courts to be released from the SOR
back in the day mark lunsford Jessicas law his son wasnt even a yr later was messing around as well with underage well the crusader for tougher sex laws curcumvented the law it was Ohio charge life time reg. but they used the romeo Julet case laws out of florida..he beat it with a mistmeanor (sorry spelling) but here is the BS of this story he didnt have to petition to be released from SOR they didnt add him in the beginning ! now yrs later this is ongoing he is now charged with meanising women and domestic pattery out of Ohio
If this is how young people are being treated in high school, then it’s well past time to stop allowing students to attend school once they reach the age of 18.
In addition, dating should be completely disallowed for any students. Schools are complacent and allowing of public displays of affection. I remember back in high school the numbers of couples who would be kissing. I always thought this should NOT be allowed in schools but here we are today not only allowing it, but knowingly allowing it when laws exist to ruin kids lives just as soon as one turns 18.
The whole thing is stupid.
This country I swear. When you are a ” legal child ” at 17 and under, the laws and its enforcers protect you and are with you. Then you cross over to 18 on your birthday and the laws with its enforcers make you the enemy of that same protected group you were just a part of. It is disgusting.
So true Bobby. Oh and let’s not forget, let’s saturate our society with sex at every turn on movies, TV, music, billboards, commercials, internet porn, etc…. but God forbid if you should act on a sexual compulsion. We the people will bury you in the jail until you can’t see straight. Yeah, this country is turning to shit real quick.
The US government has too much money available for too many useless lawmakers passing bullsh*t laws like this. Voters need to stop voting for the same two political scamming parties so that we have a chance to shrink this government which can then focus on tax funds on REAL CRIME.
Then they should be arresting thousands and thousands of people since this 3 to 4 year age range difference of high school relationships have been going on since forever here. High school Seniors 18-17 with freshmen or sophomores 17-16 and even 15. Nothing new. Been going on now, decades ago (my time) and even before my time. These arrests and charges of people in the same high school circle within a 3 to 4 age range difference is ridiculous. That poor kid just had a birthday ( barely legal 18 ) and most likely as a senior looking towards colleges and his future as a fresh adult in this world. He doesn’t need this. It is unfortunate to be a youth these days.
Doesn’t this fall under the Romeo and Juliet statute?
I was thinking the same thing.
yes it would !!!! This is similar to my case but mine was 4 yrs and 3 mos and the extra 3 mos had prevented me from from being released. I spoken with a lawyers about the Fla Statue. Specific says within 4 year gap now I have two options Either F.A.C beats the Ex Post Facto In court or AZ establish a HB2300 that establish early termination after 10 years The purpose of protecting child is too put children on the list itself. This suxks Two kids are in love You just can’t flip a switch to stop love The gov, is going to far with this crap!!
I forgot to mention My case was in 1989 -1991 Way before Megan or Adam Walsh Act I was in prison in 2007 under these crimes when the law came into effect
@ Andrea
After conviction and a served sentence, most likely.
This is still stupid however.
This is simply going tooooo far! And who filed the charges? Her parents? Ok, Media, sensationalize. Make the parents look like victims. Make this poor kid look like a monster. This poor kid. Probably all because he thought he was in love. His life is forever altered, prison or not. Registry or not. This is absolutely going to far! We need to fund these things. I know I’ve considered it but our legislatures need to hear voices. Any voice. Many times. It’s time they get a brain.