He was 14 i was 8. I said yes but was too young to know better. I just want to know the technical term for closure.
2006-08-06 18:16:51 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Absolutely.
It is called sexual assault or molestation. (Not called assault on a minor or statutory rape)
2006-08-06 18:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, a minor can sexually abuse another minor - and can be arrested and punished for it. Usually the age of reasoning is 12 (varies from state to state). This means that by age 12, a person usually knows the difference between right and wrong. Because he is only or was only 14) he will be handled as a juvenile and could be kept in custody until age 18-21 (varies by state)
2006-08-06 18:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-06 18:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by mburleigh8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would term that sexual exploitation. Sure a minor can say yes, but to what? How are they supposed to know? Exploitation occurs when the victim simply doesn't know any better. It is a mitigated form of assault.
2006-08-06 18:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Johnny Canuck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a law in most states for this. It's the 3 year law. If the "couple" has a difference greater than 3 years, than it is sexual abuse no matter what.
2006-08-06 18:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. It's called not being at an age to give consent. Depending upon the state, the max age difference that can be between ANY two people experimenting is three years.
He knew better. You did not.
You were a child. He was almost an adult.
It's a hard thing to deal with, and it stays with you the rest of your life. I hope that he's getting some help. I hope you have too.
Ignore erudite. He's an @$$, and I mean that in the kindest way possible.
2006-08-06 18:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes its sexual abuse and the person who posted for you to shut your yap is a a** you were 8 the guy was 14 big differents he knew better
2006-08-06 18:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by Debbie T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, minors can definitely sexually abuse other minors. however, in your case its difficult cause it sounds like youre much older than 8 now...so there may not be much you can do about it at this point.
2006-08-06 18:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lola P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eight is not the age of consent anywhere I know of. So that does constitute sexual abuse of a minor.
2006-08-06 19:16:53 · answer #9 · answered by midnightdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its called rape,a 14 yr old should know better,tell your parents,call the cops.i'm reporting knowledge of a crime to yahoo,and the FBI
2006-08-06 18:21:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can. I was 8 and she was seven and she molested me for a period of several months. I'm so sorry that it happened and I feel very sad for you too.
2006-08-06 18:20:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋