Harmful Communication to a Minor
An adult's harmful pattern of explicit and detailed sexual communication to a minor.
Florida Statute
§ 847.01385
Harmful communication to a minor
Quick Summary
Confirm adult status, a pattern of communication to a minor, explicit detailed sexual content, and that the communication is harmful to minors.
Elements of the Offense
Elements of the Offense
- Element 1
The defendant was an adult who engaged in a pattern of communication to a minor.
Plain language: There must be an adult and a pattern, not an isolated communication.
- Element 2
The pattern included explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual activity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement that were harmful to minors.
Plain language: Confirm both the explicit detailed sexual content and harmful-to-minors requirement.
Important Definitions
Important Definitions
Communication
Any verbal or written communication.
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Quick Reference
Confirm an adult, a pattern of communication to a minor, explicit detailed sexual content, and harmful-to-minors content.
Age and Consent Are Not Defenses
The statute excludes ignorance or misrepresentation of a minor's age, a bona fide belief of age, and the minor's consent as defenses.