My best friend is in a ...bad relationship.. the kind thats aginst the law!!!! Well I really like the man she is with and I dont want him to get into trouble!! but if he got caught would she be able to say that she loves him and that she was what started it and stuff..That its not his fault?? .. how long would he go to jail is their a possible way that he wont go to jail??? ...P.S....We are in Mississippi .... If thats any help....
2006-07-22 09:23:17 · 15 answers · asked by Cast 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Statutory rape is a strict liability offense. That means that if one partner is over 18, and one is under 16 ( I believe that's the standard age, but you would have to check your state rules) then they are considered a criminal. It doesn't matter if the older person didn't know the other was under 16, and it doesn't matter who started it.
You may like the person your friend is with, but there are many reasons older men go for extremely young girls...and none of those reasons are nice. Your friend should be with someone her own age...and if you really love your friend, you will encourage her to tell her parents...or tell them yourself.
2006-07-22 09:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by loubean 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I was once this situation. I was 15 and he was 18 and my parents found out and pressed charges. Because I was under the age of 16 the charges were more severe. It doesn't matter to the law if they are in love and if its stated that it was her fault. It takes 2 to sleep together. The only way he will get into trouble is if they have sex. My ex was facing 30 years but I convinced my parents to lessen the charges and it was that he was under probation til I was 18 and we were only allowed to be together under adult supervision and some other small bullshit.But since he is older it could be worse. I don't know. It depends on her age. Just becareful and I hope some of this info has helped.
2006-07-22 09:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by mew69_77740 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is underage, she cannot legally give consent. It doesn't matter what she says. He is guilty of statutory rape and can go to jail for a long time. Why would a man his age want to have sex with a child? What he is doing has serious consequences.
2006-07-22 09:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age of consent in Mississippi is 16.
2006-07-22 11:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The act of your friend is punishable under the law because it constitute as Statutory Rape considering that the girl is a minor and he seduced her to have a relationship with him who is 20 years old.
2006-07-22 10:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called jail here we come. For one why in the hell would a man want a teenager anyway. They have to know its not right. But I guess if your dumb enough to mess with them then off to jail they go
2006-07-22 10:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by Texas_at_its_best 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out Mississippi statutory laws. his age may be equal to his prison time: 20 years if she is young enough like under 16. findlaw.com
2006-07-22 10:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope i think a similar im 29 and that i date young women human beings 18 to 23 years previous. i assume in specific situations i think intimadated via older women human beings. Dont be conscious of why do only. yet whilst thats what you like then choose for it. Sexualy it will be a blast for you. Thats whats great approximately loose will . in case you like them youthful choose for it. that could be slightly extraordinary assembly the parents HAHA!!!! Kidding.
2016-12-10 12:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter "who started it." It's still illegal for an adult to have any sort of sexual relationship with a minor. Depending on your state's statutes, he will probably be charged with statutory rape. How old is your friend?
2006-07-22 09:28:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's under 18, her parents can have him prosecuted in many states. I'm not sure what the legal majority is in MS.
2006-07-22 09:29:34 · answer #10 · answered by CheriDonna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋