Florida § 794.02 - Common-law presumption relating to age abolished.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 794.02 — Common-law presumption relating to age abolished., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 794.02. Common-law presumption relating to age abolished.
The common-law rule “that a boy under 14 years of age is conclusively presumed to be incapable of committing the crime of rape” shall not be in force in this state.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 794.02
What does Florida Statutes § 794.02 cover?
Section 794.02 ("Common-law presumption relating to age abolished.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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