Florida § 794.021 - Ignorance or belief as to victim’s age no defense.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 794.021 — Ignorance or belief as to victim’s age no defense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 794.021. Ignorance or belief as to victim’s age no defense.
When, in this chapter, the criminality of conduct depends upon the victim’s being below a certain specified age, ignorance of the age is no defense. Neither shall misrepresentation of age by such person nor a bona fide belief that such person is over the specified age be a defense.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 794.021
What does Florida Statutes § 794.021 cover?
Section 794.021 ("Ignorance or belief as to victim’s age no defense.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 794.021?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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