Gary G. Debaun, Petitioner v. State of Florida, Respondent

Summary

The Court held that “sexual intercourse” in section 384.24(2), Florida Statutes, includes oral and anal intercourse as well as penile-vaginal intercourse. It reasoned that this is the term’s plain and ordinary meaning and that applying a broader definition furthers the legislative purpose of reducing HIV transmission, while a narrow definition would produce an unreasonable result. The Court approved the Third District’s decision and disapproved the conflicting Second District decision.