A Naples man has been arrested for Lewd & Lascivious Battery on a person 12 to 15 years old. The suspect, 25-year old, Pedro Vincent Quijije, met the young girl when she mistakenly called a friend's old cell phone number and he answered. The girl lied to Quijije and told him she was 16.
They developed a telephonic relationship and met at the Coastland mall 2 weeks later. The young girl arranged a phony sleepover at friend's house to fool her parents and instead, met up with the suspect. Quijije and the victim had sex 3-4 times after watching a movie in his bedroom. The next morning the suspect told the victim to take 3 of his roommate's birth control pills at once.
This meeting would not be the only contact between the suspect and the underage girl. The victim told police that they had sex approximately 10 times during two rendezvous. On the second occasion, he again told the victim to take birth control pills that he stole from his roommate.
Quijije understood the consequences of his actions. He asked the victim to remain quite about their affair. The victim told police that the Defendant allegedly stated he would go back to prison if he was caught with her. The victim described the Defendant's bedroom and tattoos he possessed on his back to police. Quijije's roommate testified that she saw him bring the girl home and that her birth control pills are missing.
Quijije is a convicted felon and served time from September 2004 through August 2006. This arrest now violates his probation and he faces additional charges. Quijije was previously convicted on multiple charges of grand theft, burglary and dealing in stolen property.
I am proud to be a Naples Felony Lawyer. I do not represent Mr. Quijije, nor do I possess any information that may jeopardize attorney/client privileges. Florida law states that 18 is the minimum age of consent for sexual relations with a person over the age of 24. However, the State of Florida considers the age of consent 16, if the adult is under the age of 24.
Lewd and Lascivious Battery on a person 12 to 15 years old is considered a second degree felony. Quijije faces a maximum prison sentence of 15 years in prison if he is convicted. Florida statistics calculate that 62.9% of all offenders with a Lewd and Lascivious Battery conviction will receive prison time. The Florida mandatory minimum sentence is 34.5 months behind bars. Do not face this crime alone; contact an experienced Naples Sex Offense Lawyer for help.
