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Tampa, FL 33602
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Florida’s Romeo and Juliet Law
Romeo and Juliet Law Attorneys
In Florida, the courts address consensual sexual relationships between teenage minors and young adults with the “Romeo and Juliet Law”. Its purpose is to remedy some of the unintended repercussions of a statutory rape conviction. If you or someone close to you has been convicted, you may petition for removal from the sexual offender registry. Contact our office to determine whether the issues surrounding your charge qualify you for removal from the sex offender registry.
Any minor charged with a sex offense confronts grave criminal charges. For that reason, you must take action to get your son or daughter's life back. Once our firm reviews all the facts of your case, we will find the best possible option and seek to remove your child's name from Florida's sex offender registry.
If you qualify, or if you have a son or daughter that qualifies, a petition must be filed in the court in which the sentence was passed. The petition must specifically allege that you have satisfied all of the criteria for removal, and that removal from the registry will not conflict with federal law. Once the court finds that everything is in order, and all of the procedural requirements are met, the judge may consider removal. Because of these detailed requirements and the fact that after a denial you are strictly prohibited from refilling, the assistance of an experienced attorney can make all the difference.
Sex Offender Registration
Registration as a sex offender is one of the most damaging consequences to a sex related allegation. Pursuant to statute, registration as a sex offender can last up to 25 years. This registration leads to the post of your photograph and conviction on the internet, and on many news related publications. You do not want a sex crime conviction on your record. At the Criminal Defense Group, clearing your record and avoiding the real possibility of registering as a sex offender are our goals and our record shows that→.
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In most cases, it is illegal for minors to have consensual sex in Florida. However, the state understands that there should be a distinction between Florida's statutory rape law and other, more severe sex crimes. At the Criminal Defense Group, we can help you understand your options. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.