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French Kissing a Minor to Be A Registerable Sex Offense

By Smith Law Offices,

This type of legislation will inevitably start appearing in the legislative cycle in other states.  While the conduct described below seems wholly inappropriate, I would be concerned about a 13 3/4 year old kissing a 18 1/4 year old being criminalized.  We already see enough "Romeo and Juliet" problems without adding kissing to the list.  Maybe increase the age difference? From CNN:RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) -- State legislators passed a law Saturday that would require adults who French kiss a child younger than 13 to register as a sex offender.  Gov. Timothy Kaine says he plans to sign the bill that would make French-kissing minors a sex offense. Those convicted of tongue-kissing a child would be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine...continue to full post

Full post as published by SexCrimeDefender on March 10, 2008 (boomark / email).