can a man who had sex with a girl under 16 use the excuse of not knowing her true age 2 escape conviction?
965408
Only if you can sho she intentionally misrepresented her age
436066
your parents may have him arrested if they believe you are sexually involved for statuatory rape and he can still get in trouble until you are 18,\nthis is not a black and white issue except when it comes to the law.some girls at age 16 are more responbible and mature hang out with 19 and 20 year old females as peers and some guys can be immature and act closer to your age but for the most part the concern is that the younger person will be at an emotional,mental as far as experience and the way you percieve the world advantage and can be manipulated much eaier than someone closer to their own age ,so someone ends up using his or her influence- to raise them how you like them (common phrase) or that the older person takes advantage of the fact that the minor must go to school fulltime and be home at night evry night in bed by a decent hour so the minor is a convienient sex toy and your girlfriend or wife wont have to know,it is easy ,you understand them because their parents are emotionally or verbally abusive or alcoholic or whatever drama,nobody else understands or is so supportive and they say you are so smart because this is what you want to hear ,you would probably be more likely to feel like a piece of meat if you heard you are so beautiful everytime,and then theres the possessive abusive type that wants this younger person who is easier to train and erode their self esteem to ensure long term ownership,these predatory types is what people have problem with and sometimes that is not the case and love does not do age discrimination and there is no rhyme or reason why age is more than a number when it comes to love
381569
I think that if someone goes to what the person believes is a minor's place with the intent of having sex with that minor is sick.  It's not like there aren't enough legal aged people out there to have sex with.\nThey are sick and should be thrown in jail, and then have there scrotal sac removed.
338712
There's probably not if there really is no sexual behavior involved, but your friend should play it safe, just in case. Laws involving minors are tightening every day. I reccomend waiting a year or two until the girl is eighteen to see her agian, just to play it safe. Also, tell your friend to save his conversations & e-mails. If there really is NO sexual relationship, they MIGHT be able to help him if the mom presses charges. I don't know if they will, but there's a chance. Good luck!
123646
Unfortunately for you and your boyfriend, California is one of the few states with 18 years old as age of consent.  Since your boyfriend is less than 3 years older than you, the following can apply:\n\nCALIFORNIA CODES, PENAL CODE\n261.5 (b) Any person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is not more than three years older or three years younger than the perpetrator, is guilty of a misdemeanor.\n\n(e)(1)(A) An adult who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor less than two years younger than the adult is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000).\n\nAnd it's the prosecutor who charges your boyfriend with the crime, not your parents. You have no say in whether he's charged or not.
269564
Well something like that happend to a friend of mine years ago, but she was 14 and he was 19. Beings she was a minor the parents were informed on what happend.\nSomething like that really shouldn't be hid from her parents. And this boy needs to be took down or else there could be another young girl raped or worse. \nShe shouldn't be embarrassed or ashamed on what happend, it's not her fault if she said no. \nI was raped by someone, but I was an adult and as a result I had a child from it. If I could I would put the person who did it to me in prison but I was drugged by a date-rape type of drug and pretty much don't remember much of it and since they can't find the person - DNA does no good.\nSomething like that is too dangerous to let go if not for her sake than for someone elses. Of course it will be stressful but I think she will feel better after knowing he didn't get away with it.
1136996
as long as both people are of legal age,no.\nBut you'd better know the other person isn't a minor.
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.
745163
Yes.  He said the age difference finally became too much.  Too bad he didn't realize that when she was 16 and he was commiting stagitory rape.
111104
It's unlawful to have sex with someone under 18, being as he is older but still a minor he still could be charged with rape. When your both over 18 and adults then your legal.
970229
The age of consent is 17.
783855
Most states (though not all) have laws on the books that say if a person has sex with another individual who cannot give consent because they are unconcious or suffer from a diminished mental capacity they are guilty of rape. Period. So if the events occurred as you describe them, the person could be theoetically be held legally liable for rape. \n\nOf course the real issue is whether there is proof to sustain such an allegation in court. If the only evidence is one person's word against another's there is little chance that any case can or will be brought by the authorities. In this instance, evidence that would support your boyfriend's claim would include witness accounts or toxicology tests showing a high level of intoxicants such as alcohol or drugs in his system which would make it likely that he would not wake up during the event. If he did no obtain such a test immediately, it is too late now.  \n\nYour statement that she was 'pinning him down' is confusing however because it suggests he was actively trying to resist the woman when the premise of the question is that he slept through the sexual activity. \n\nYour best bet may be to call your local District Attorney and see what they advise you (and him) to do.
1169592
That depends upon the specific state law.  Some states draw a firm line at the age of consent while others allow for a "window" where a 15 & 17 year old might be OK even when the age is 16.  You need to consult with an attorney licensed in your state to get an exact interpretation of the law.  \n\nSince you failed to post your state, it's not possible to research it any further.  On-line research has its limitations as well, as sites that cover this topic may not be up-to-date and recent changes in the law could either protect you or condemn you.\n\nHint:  If you're being brought up on charges, you already know the answer.  If the 15 yr old's parents are threatening charges, they've probably already checked the law.  They MIGHT be blowing smoke, but do you want to risk a lifetime on sex-offender registries and find out the hard way??\n\nBased on the information that you provided outside of this forum, I'd suggest that you back down until the young lady turns 16.  The laws are vague enough in your state that you could find yourself in deep doo-doo if her parents push the issue.  There is NO love that is worthy of a lifetime on sex-offender registries; let alone a stretch in prison as the "girlfriend" of some big, hairy, smelly ogre.
917805
17 is still considered a minor. She can "date" older men that is not illegal. Sexual contact would be illegal. However, you would be hard pressed to get a prosecutor to bring a case considering she is 17.
293263
Statutory rape is whenever an adult has sex with a minor under 16. In such cases, the statute of limitations begins to countdown only when the victim reaches the age of 16 and felonies against victims under 18 must prosecuted within 7 years, so it woudl be 7 years from the 16th birthday of the victim.\n\nIf DNA evidence provides the identitiy (that is, the identity could not have been known otherwise) of the accused, then the proceedings can commence after any length of time.
848498
He's over 18... YOU AREN'T. \n\nHe could go to jail.
800695
Depending on when the sexual intercourse occurred, the man may not have committed any offence. Under Singapore's Penal Code, it is statutory rape if a man has sex with a girl under the age of 14, with or without her consent. It is also an offence if he has sex with a girl older than 14 but below the age of 16; this is covered by the Woman's Charter and is called carnal connection.\n\nEven if the man does not have a criminal case to answer to, the girl can always sue him in civil court for maintenance. Of course, the legal process would be complicated, requiring the girl to prove the baby is the man's. If this is your chosen option, I would advise you to consult a lawyer.