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Definition: Sexual offenses involving victims under 16, including molestation (touching), exhibition (exposure), battery (sexual act), and conduct (soliciting). Battery against a child under 16 is a 2nd degree felony.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 800.04 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Lewd and Lascivious Conduct in Florida
Sexual offenses involving victims under 16, including molestation (touching), exhibition (exposure), battery (sexual act), and conduct (soliciting). Battery against a child under 16 is a 2nd degree felony.
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