2006-10-02 10:35:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because the laws are still TOO black and white concerning underage sex.
The day I turned 18 years old, I was (suddenly) a peophile for doing with my girlfriend, (who was almost two years younger than me at the time), the SAME THINGS we had just done the day before and had been doing for many months ALREADY! Suddenly, she was incapable of deciding for herself, WHAT she wanted...
Idiocy... Yes! It was very difficult to keep the "enemy forces" at bay before she turned 18 years old.
My only hope is that "Situational Common Sense" would apply to each situation that comes under question. Meaning: If the young people were a couple, or there was consensual sex as underage teens, then that should dictate leniency...
2006-10-02 11:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by Number1son 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because most likely in Texas a 15 year old is still considered a minor & can not have consensual sex with an adult (18yr old). & therefore the 18yr old is believed to have committed statutory rape.
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Statutory rape is illegal sexual activity between two people when it would otherwise be legal if not for their age. The actual ages for these laws vary greatly from state-to-state, as do the punishments for offenders. Many states do not use the actual term "statutory rape," simply calling it rape or unlawful sexual penetration. These laws rarely apply only to intercourse, but rather to any type of sexual contact. Dating someone without sexual contact cannot be considered a form of statutory rape, and is almost never illegal.
All states have an "age of consent," or an age at which a person can legally consent to sexual activity and can then no longer be a victim of statutory rape. Some states also have laws that look at the age difference between the two people as well as their individual ages. All states have laws that have restrictions on the relationship between the two people, changing the age of consent, or the penalty, for sexual relations between a person of authority, such as a teacher, assistant coach, or tutor. These laws change, and can vary depending on other circumstances. For more information on how these laws apply in the various states, try the Answer Board.
Statutory rape charges can be brought up by the victim, parents of the victim, and in most states, they can be raised by the state. California has been a major example of this, filing charges against fathers of pregnant women, at the protest of both the women and the parents of the involved parties.
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2006-10-02 10:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 15 year old can not have consensual sex.
2006-10-02 10:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by Colorado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the 16 year old is still considered a minor child.
2006-10-02 14:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 18 year old is considered an adult and the 15 year old is considered still a minor.
2006-10-02 10:37:44 · answer #5 · answered by j H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The system does not differentiate between stautory rape and other sex crimes. It also doesn't separate out those who simply looked at child porn and those who did something about it. The system is NOT perfect and never will be.
The best thing to do is keep your pants zipped and don't go to porn sites.
2006-10-02 10:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is dumb too! I don't think she will think any better with in the next year....16 is the consent age...right?
2006-10-02 10:55:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought that 18 was always considered rape to a minor but according to this that is not always true
http://www.actwin.com/eatonohio/gay/consent.htm
2006-10-02 10:45:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the state.
http://www.actwin.com/eatonohio/gay/cons...
2006-10-02 10:40:06 · answer #9 · answered by jasonzbtzl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋