okay...what if you start dating someone towards or at the end of your freshmen year of high school and you 15 going on 16. Your boyfriend is 17 going 18 (he is finishing junior year and will start senior year when you become a sophomore)
Your relationship becomes sexual and continues (so 16 and 18, respectively). Maybe you broke up once, but got back together. Flash forward: Your 20 and he is 22 going on 23 and your still together. Its perfectly legal NOW.
your mom approves of you having sex but your estranged father does not...
You live in New England...
Could statutory rape charges be brought against your boyfriend?
Some people don't approve of the relationship and think we've gotten away with it and shouldn't have. Anyone know? Could he be in trouble (the boyfriend)?
2007-02-12 06:23:33 · 6 answers · asked by Birdie W 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I lived in New Hamphire and the boy is from Mass. But my family is NH mostly.
2007-02-12 06:48:10 · update #1
I honestly believe that the statute of limitaion has expired by now. I wouldn't worry too much, but be safe and check with your local laws. Good luck
2007-02-12 06:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by lavachk1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not find a citation for New England.
You would need to find out if there is a felony and a misdemeanor charge and what the statue of limitations is on both.
This is Californias.
In the case of misdemeanor statutory rape, the statute of limitations is 1 year from the occurrence. Whenever statutory rape may be charged as a felony, meaning whenever the age difference between the parties is more than 3 years, the statute of limitations is 3 years.
Your Father may be able to get your Boyfriend charged or arrested anyway and let the court decide if the limitations apply.
You HAVE so far GOTTON AWAY with it. Dont pretend that what you did was OK , it was not.
If your mom knew you were having sex and allowed it to continue knowingly she could also be charged with a number of offenses.
2007-02-12 06:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time reduce is termed the "Statute of barriers", and it varies through State. For against the law hostile to a minor it would not 'oftentimes' initiate to run till after the newborn turns 18. because you probably did not let us know the position you're, we may be able to't be more beneficial particular. i'd be conscious, besides the undeniable fact that, that in "maximum" American States the age of consent is 16, so no 'statutory rape' grow to be dedicated besides. also, regardless of if sex with a 16 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous grow to be unlawful of their State on the instantaneous, and regardless of if the Statute of barriers has no longer run, I *unconditionally assure* that there is not any longer a DA in the country that would press prices provided that they have got been married in the intervening time. Richard
2016-12-04 02:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you are 20 now and he is 22 going on 23? I say how can anyone prove you had sex at 15 and 17!
2007-02-12 07:04:26 · answer #4 · answered by breezy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so,,, myself, i was 16 with 24 yr old, had sex nobody knew about it some did and didnt want to admit or accept it. but now we are married.....unless there is some sign that you are against it i dont think so. in california i think they can still charge you for it no matter what age you are or were.
2007-02-12 06:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by Funnie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a statute of limitations... and i think its probrably expired. new england is pretty general about rape laws so i think he's ok.
2007-02-12 06:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by Effraye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋