How much jail time would a 20 year old man have to endure if he had sex with a 16 year old?

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   Jeffrey GoldPro

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   Answered January 21, 2013 16:17. It depends on a lot of factors, including if they are a full 4 years apart. For example if the 20 year old was 20 years and 1 month, and the 16 year old was 16 years 10 months, there would defense to the rape charge, and most likely a less crime would be charged involving less jail time. I know of cases where individuals charged with statutory rape did no time, and others where significant jail time was involved. If you are 20 year old, seek legal counsel.

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   Eric Rothstein

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   Answered January 21, 2013 16:38. Every case is different.

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   Richard Southard

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   Answered January 21, 2013 17:39. There is no way to accurately predict how much time your case would get as it depends on many factors including the skill and experience of your lawyer, the county prosecuting, the involvement of the 16 year old and her family etc.

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   John ThygersonPro

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   Answered January 21, 2013 16:22. Assuming it was consensual, I would agree with Attorney Gold's analysis.

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