Is it legal for a 22 years old to date a 17 year old in NY and if they have sex can the 22 year old be arrested on charges?
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Answered on January 23, 2019
Young sex can lead to young pregnancy, which meets my old-fashioned definition of "in trouble." That said, sexual intercourse is not statutory rape...
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I just turned 18 and I was wondering what’s the laws for someone who’s 18 and they started dating someone who’s 17 ?
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Answered on January 23, 2019
Dating is not regulated by law. Sexual conduct (not just intercourse) is.
- Holding hands = not a problem
- Going to movies or out to eat or on...
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What should I do when Im being called to the police for questioning by a detective ?
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Answered on January 23, 2019
You want to be talking to a local criminal defense lawyer about this before discussing what happened with police or anyone else. The police can lie...
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Is it illegal for a 16 yearold to date a 21 yearold?
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Answered on January 23, 2019
Prohibited acts include more than you may think. In general sexual contact is prohibited. In addition, she may be able to get a restraining...
What activities constitute statutory rape in CA, and what activities don't?
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Answered on January 23, 2019
Everything you mention, plus many others, are illegal and could subject you to imprisonment and being labelled as a sex offender.
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Charged for statutory rape at 17 with a 15 year old?
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Answered on January 23, 2019
Unfortunately, Wisconsin has no close-in-age exception to its statutory rape laws. In addition, although she could also have been charged (as a...
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What can be done if a 16yr old boy has had intercourse with a 13 yrs old girl who is his half sister by his dad side?
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Answered on January 15, 2019
He needs an experienced criminal defense attorney, there, now. He should not discuss this with anyone other than that attorney -- especially not to...
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What if my underage girlfriend is pregnant?
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Answered on January 15, 2019
The sex was a form of statutory rape.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_the_United_States#Michigan
While the mother cannot...
Is it illegal if I am 24 and I have had sex with a 17 year old in Washington state?
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Answered on January 15, 2019
I would not say that having sex with her in the next year or so is wise, but it is not statutory...
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Ok heres the thing My 16 year old girlfriend is having my baby, the problem is that i am 21 years old!
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Answered on January 14, 2019
If this is your baby OR you admit to having sexual intercourse with a child, you are in trouble. You should:
1) Contact, in person, a local...
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