what can happen to an 18 year old if they had a relationship with a minor and the parent pressed charges?
138664
Nothing good. \n\nYou can be charged with statutory rape (because a minor can't give consent). If charged, you will be arraigned to determine whether the charges are likely enough to be true for a case to be made against you. If at arraignment you are bound over for prosecution, you will either be held in jail or have to make bail to be released until you are tried. The penalties vary by state, but can be pretty severe. If convicted, you will also have to register as a sex offender and find yourself on websites all over the country where you will be tracked relentlessly by everyone who is concerned about sexual predators. That's just the tip of the iceberg. What often happens to sex offenders in jail isn't a fun story either. If you are just considering, DON'T. If you have already, STOP. The risk is unreasonable.
144148
no your not legally an adult until your 18 and not only could your parents put him in jail but so can the state because he is messing with a minor.
725932
Sixteen year old driving in Missouri with no license and no insurance was busted for driving drunk. What can happen to her parents?\n\nI'm not sure, some areas press charges on the parents, most likely though, you, the child, will be charged with driving without a license (not smart), under the influence (also not smart), and possibly charged with breaking curfew, if your area has one. Get a lawyer, you will need it.
199259
I don't think talking on the phone constitutes a crime. However, having sex with a minor does. Also, since the girl is a minor, they could have a restraining order taken out against you. If you really care about this girl, you should probably stop seeing or talking to her. If you don't, you'll be causing a lot of problems between her and her parents, and since she's going to have to be there for a couple more years that's probably not such a good thing.
528526
A minor (person under 18) may become emancipated if you enter into a valid marriage or you are on active duty in the armed forces. It can also happen if your parents abandon you or give up their parental rights. In addition, you may file for emancipation under the Emancipation of Minors Act. The result of this kind of emancipation is that you will assume most of the powers, rights and responsibilities that an adult has, and your parents will no longer be responsible for supporting you financially.
529406
Yes. They will put you in jail and take the 16 year old to a foster home.
77727
If the teen has a family member they trust and can go to - then by all means go.  However, make sure that all forms of abuse have been documented (by writing in a journal and that the other family members can corroborate the documentation with photos of the physical abuse.)\n\nThe parents will be charged and it is NOT a civil matter that will be handled in Family Court - it becomes a Federal matter - and Child Abuse charges will be filed against the parents.  In many jurisdictions - the child will be placed with the other family member instead of being "placed within the system" - thus ending up in foster care.\n\nIf there is NO family member available - please call the following number.  It is toll free:\n\n1-800-4-A-Child\n\nMay God be with you and bless you.  Please, if possible, keep me appraised of what happens.
742530
A minor cannot live separately from the parents if there is no valid reason under the law.
303737
18 without parental consent.
1140448
I believe the minimum penalty for a felony charge is 1 year in prison...........so if both parents are charged and sentenced with the minimum, there would be no way they could care for a child in prison.  I don't know if they would be revoked from there parental rights forever, but the state would be inclined to find new parents...........via relatives, etc........while the biological parents serve time.  And after prison time, the parents would have to prove to the state that they would be capable to create a safe environment for the child in order to regain any custody.
39853
It doesn't matter,even if you are 6 months apart, if one of you is over 18 they can go to jail for being with a minor. It happend to my son, who was only 6 months old than his 17  girlfriend and he still went to jail for dating a minor.
7406
when they are no longer a minor, it is up to the child (former child, as it is)
633215
Your story is very difficult to follow.  So, if I understand, this guy and his underage girlfriend want to take your daughter whenever they want.  Unless there is a court order you DO NOT have to hand your child over.  Especially to another child or CHILD MOLESTOR.\n\nSince he is 19 and she is 15, (and was 14), you could turn him in for the contributing to the delinquency of a minor.  And from what you said, she is delinquent.  He's just perverted.  You don't need him in the childs life.  Sue for child support and block his access to your child.  He seems to like them young.\n\nIf he gets help PROFESSIONALLY then maybe some time in the future he may have rights to visit his child.  But until you can insure the safety of the baby, keep him and that wacko girlfriend away.  Make this clear to the judge.\n\nGood Luck
1094209
Yes if he is underage its time to get his parents involved and the best way to do that is have her Dad do it.\nEither way a restraining order is in order.
528406
Statutory rape is prosecuted by the STATE and there is no leniency for parental consent. In some jurisdictions the parent/guardians can be held liable and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, child neglect or accessory.\n\nStatutory rape is not only for intercourse!!!! Foreplay can be included in a rape charge against minors!!!!!\n\nIf the girl is not 18.........do not touch her if you are 19 or older. An over-zealous cop or DA can catch you "parking", or whatever, and make a LOT of people VERY miserable for LIFE!!!!!!!!\n\nSex crimes can never be lived-down.\n\n\n\nNot in today's society.
214239
since you are a minor i won't elaborate. Just remember this, keep it up and when you are no longer a minor and get nabbed doing what your doing then you will learn what happens.
469447
I would think it is, but the other person might be considered a minor. You might want to get a lawyer and find about that one. Good luck to you.