State v. A.R.S.

The State appeals the trial court order dismissing two counts of the delinquency petition charging A.R.S. with violation of sections 827.071(2) and (3), Florida Statutes (1995), on the grounds of equal protection and the right to privacy. We reverse on both grounds.

A delinquency petition was filed on October 9, 1995, charging appellee with the following: Count I — knowingly employing, authorizing, or inducing a child of less than 18 years of age to engage in a sexual performance, contrary to section 827.071(2); Count II — knowingly producing, directing, or promoting a performance including…