can some one who is 18 having sex with a 16 year old be charged with statutory rape?
372898
Yes but typically not...usually when somne 40 yr old guy is with a 16 yr old.
1015702
Statutory rape is having sex with a minor when you are 18 or above this is illegal. corruption is showing them how to sell drugs or other things that are illegal or not allowed for minors
273908
That all depends on where it occured and exactly what occured. Some places have different crimes for "lewd acts" versus vaginal intercourse, and each state has different laws for all of the various statutory rape scenarios that are possible.\n\nEdit: For instance, California law requires a sentence of not more than one year for having someone more than 3 years older having sex with a minor.
395195
Yes.  And you might want to check with a lawyer to find out the legal age in your state as you may have committed statutory rape.
282285
it depends upon state laws.  In California for instance the 22 year old can be prosecuted if the 17 year old is a girl, but not if the boy is 17.
848498
He's over 18... YOU AREN'T. \n\nHe could go to jail.
721161
no, it is statutory rape. Also you are not completly formed and have many risks ot child birth.
695434
There is a name for 20 year olds who "date" 15 year olds. They are called child molesters.  The sad fact is that depending on the state you live in, that may not be a crime. That fact would answer the next part of your question. If the act is not illegal (as opposed to immoral) then the minister is not bound to report the situation to authorities. Communications between a minister and member are confidential and legally protected EXCEPT where there is imminent danger to a person, especially a child.  A situation of child molesttaion or sexual abuse would qualify for the breaking of confidence. Your friend's parents need to contact the authorities.
104400
Yes, there is a law against this. In California, the crime is called "unlawful sexual intercourse".  Note that it does NOT matter if both are minors, and this crime IS being actively prosecuted in California due to the high rate of births to teenage mothers.\n\nPer California State Penal Code Section 261-269:\n\n261.5 ...\n\n (c) Any person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is more than three years younger than the perpetrator is guilty of either a misdemeanor or a felony, and shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by imprisonment in the state prison.
218620
You could be charged with obstruction of justice. Hindering a police investigation. Resisting a public officer. Contributing to the deliquency of a minor.  Accessory to assault on a minor.  Accessory to kidnapping. Withholding information.  It all depends on the jurisdiction and if you are found out. Bad business if you ask me. The girl should turn herself in and hope for the best.  Few jurisdictions would excuse the statutory rape charges, so the (boyfriend) is pretty much up the creek without a paddle if charges are pressed.
149486
If one person under 18 has sex with someone more than 3 years different in age, the older person is guilty of statutory rape in most states.
206205
They can place a warrant for their arrest. Assuming statutory rape, the individuals in question can be tried and sentenced according state laws. Otherwise, kidnapping charges may be placed as well as willingly endangering the lives of others, especially a minor.
714784
No, that's statutory rape. Legally, a minor is not old enough to consent.
330551
This happens because we allow it to happen. We need to let the elected officials know we want an end to this insanity. The reason the 18 year old is convicted is because in the state they live in, it is illegal for a 16 year old to have sex. There are some states that will convict both teens of sexual assault against each other if they are both 16 and the Age of Consent for that state is 17. Therefore, they become both the sex offender and the victim. We are allowing this country to do this. We are allowing them to have it any way they want it and we must stop it!
212557
In the UK the legal age is 16......
528702
The age of consent in Michigan is 16, so yes it would be legal. You can already engage in "sexual contact" legally, because you are within 5 years of each other.
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In many states they DO separate out the kinds of sex offenses to deal with the issue you are raising. They also have age ranges so that a 16 year old having sex with a 17 isn't treated the same way as a 15 year old having sex with a 40 year old.\n\nPlus, if the girl admits to lying and it seems plausible, charges can be dropped. \n\nWhen lists of offenders are available, some states only give names and information for level 3 offenders---scary guys likely to re-commit and most likely child molesters. \n\nGuys who slept with a girl a little too young are not always identified directly. If you look at a database on line it might just say there are 3 types of this kind of offender in a certain town and not list their names.\n \nThis is a tough situation as there are many girls out there who look older than they are and they lie about their age. There should be a punishment for a girl who (knowing she is a few months or a year shy of consent) lies---maybe criminal solicitation???