She was 15 at the time and he as 24. He might be the father of her 15 year old daughter. The daughter wants to know the truth. THe thing is, the truth might only make it more difficult if he has to go to jail. Is there a chance that the statute has on this has run out? Is it still punishable by law after fifteen years under Wisconsin law? BTW. It was totally consentual.
2006-08-10 09:10:31 · 8 answers · asked by G M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
the age of consent for sexual relations in Wisconsin is 18 (almost all other states are lower but it only applies to consent of children under 18 or 21 depending on the state.)
the father would only be prosecuted if the matter was brought to the attention of the police and charges were pressed by the mother of the child (he would not just be prosecuted by the state)
I would suggest telling the child in question the truth she has a right to know.
2006-08-10 10:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Under the age of 16 is against the law, with or without parental consent. Over the age of 16 - the law is with parental consent. Which means, if they're doing it, the parents gotta know if they pay any attnetion to their kids.
He should, rightfully, go to jail. And should, rightfully, be registered as a sex offender in the state of Wisconsin.
NO 24 yr old should be looking at a 15 yr old!! If that was my daughter, I'd HOPE that he goes to jail! For what he is - a sex offender!!
Laws are laws - to protect us. To protect our children. To punish those who have done wrong. There is no right in your story. A grown man had sex with a minor. And she's a minor. Doesn't matter that she gave consent. Obviously she was too young to know any better. That's why she's called a minor!! NOT an adult!
There are no statute of limitations on this either. If it's found that he's the father next year, when she's 16 - the DA will still look to see how old she was when she got pregnant, and he'll be rightfully charged. Or 5 years from now.
2006-08-10 17:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with statutory rape is that it doesn't matter if it is consentual. She is not of an age (18) where she can consent.
However, after 15 years, I'm sure it has run out, but I would check with Wisconsin law to be certain.
It varies state to state.
2006-08-10 09:57:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Wisconsin and I think the statute of limitations is like 10 yrs. By now it should have run out. Don't take my word for it but this is what I think. Good luck finding out
2006-08-10 09:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Melba 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to press charges after all this time. I mean 15 years come on. If the child wants to know the truth tell her. She deserves it, if it is money for child support you want then take him to court. But turning him in after all these years when it was consensual is just plain ridiculous. If it is something you wanted done you should have filed charges years ago.
2006-08-10 09:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by sisinlovewithyou 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried to have sex with a minor once - but he hit me with his shovel
2006-08-10 09:16:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-10 09:20:13 · answer #7 · answered by zoli_zly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-14 06:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋