Matos v. State

Michael Matos appeals the denial of his petition under section 943.04354, Florida Statutes (2011), the so-called “Romeo and Juliet” statute, for removal of the requirement that he register as a sexual offender. The statute allows a defendant to avoid the requirement to register if the victim of certain sexual offenses was between thirteen and eighteen years of age, the defendant was less than four years older than the victim, and the sexual conduct was consensual.1

This is the second time. Matos has .appealed the denial of his petition. In Matos v. State (Matos I), 111 So.3d 964, 966-67 (Fla.…