Florida statutes, section 800.02 states “A person who commits any unnatural and lascivious act with another person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A mother’s breastfeeding of her baby does not under any circumstance violate this section.”
This law against “unnatural and lascivious acts” is one of a number of laws often cited as Florida’s “dumbest” and “craziest” in internet listings. However, unlike many of the laws on these lists, this law still exists and is still enforced.
There are a number of things that may be problematic about this crime being successfully prosecuted. If you are facing these charges, an attorney may look at these considerations as they relate to your specific case:
This law against “unnatural and lascivious acts” is one of a number of laws often cited as Florida’s “dumbest” and “craziest” in internet listings. However, unlike many of the laws on these lists, this law still exists and is still enforced.
There are a number of things that may be problematic about this crime being successfully prosecuted. If you are facing these charges, an attorney may look at these considerations as they relate to your specific case:
- Vaguely worded– because this law uses subjective language and offers no specifics, it is controversial and difficult to interpret.
- Poorly defined– there is little explanation in the law about what is meant by “unnatural and lascivious”.
- Free speech– this law may in some cases be applied when said acts are protected under the first amendment.
- Evidence– evidence proving the crime may be lacking.
If you are accused of committing unnatural and lascivious acts, contact our experienced and aggressive Miami criminal attorneys to build a strong defense.