If a 17 year old male has sex with a 15 year old female is this statutory rape in Missouir

I do not practice law in Missouri. Assuming that the legal age of consent for sexual relations is older than 15, (it's 16 in Michigan, where I...

No, the ticket will not be dismissed. If anything, you may end up defaulted for not appearing at the time scheduled. You need to contact the...

Faking one's death would be illegal under virtually every circumstance. The state has an obligation to know who its' citizens are, how many there...

How can i get charged for a crime if i was not read my rights/arrested,and the crime i was charged with is incorrect?

There is a common belief that if the police don't read you your rights that they can't arrest or charge you. This is false. The only time that...

My follow-up to your follow-up with additional information. Since they could potentially figure out who you are it would be entirely possible to...

Can I get a retail theft charge in the mail?

They very well could charge you, although it wouldn't be after the fact. Most people are charged with crimes after their crime has taken place. ...

I am a convicted felon. I sold a gun that was reported stolen.

From the brief statement that you wrote I'm not sure exactly what it is you want to know. If this should all come to light I would assume that you...

Can an inmates bond be hired after it has already been set

Bonds can always be modified upon a showing of a material change in cirucmstances. Changes in circumstances can really be anything; 1. Charges...

Mistake of Age really not allowed?

The offense that your friend could very well be charged with is commonly called statutory rape. This offense is of a type that is considered to be...

The language used varies from area to area, however, this sounds very much like a particular case was not dealt with on a particular day because it...