Does anyone know up until till what age legal action can be taken?
Say the girl is 17 and the boy is 18???
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2007-02-16 02:09:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Can you press charges on the 18 year old? If the girl is 17?
2007-02-16 02:14:20 · update #1
Its my sister she is 17 and having sex possibly to bet pregant if she isn't already... she is an out of control teen we are trying very hard to work with....
2007-02-16 02:31:32 · update #2
Well my father has called the poilce and they said yes he can press charges and/or use that as leverage with my sister to try and prevent her from continuing.
Thanks to all of you for your serious answers!!!!
2007-02-16 02:47:59 · update #3
Since they are so close in age and the fact your sisters cooperation would be needed for any charges to be filed the state of WI will do nothing, I also live in WI and work in law enforcement. What actual evidence does anyone have they are having sex a infant to do DNA testing, photos etc. you need actual evidence. Also at most it would just be a misdemeanor as it is only a misdemeanor offense. Also since your sister is closer to 18 than 17 I'm sure that has to be taken into account. Also is your family prepared for you sisters wrath and the fact in a few short months when she is 18 and goes to her boyfriend despite all your efforts. Your sisters getting to old for the system and she knows it, how old is she actually 17, 17 1/2, 2 months from 18, see what I mean, time is on her side. You'd all do better trying to reestablish a relationship with your sister at this point, you all may find yourselves cut from her life.
2007-02-16 05:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last I was aware, age was 18.
This is the first chart I found, it's kind of bizarre, but does list 18 as the age of consent for Wisconsin.
http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm
I think the parents can press charges for statutory rape, but I would have do some researching to find out. If the girl is still in school, the police laison (if they have one) or the school nurse or counselor could also probably answer that question. In the case of an actual rape (even date rape), then the age limit is a mute point and all that's required is to have an exam and file a police report. I'll see what I can find though.
2007-02-16 10:12:26 · answer #2 · answered by desiderio 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm from WI and I'm positive the age is 18 however, the law bends a little when they are close to 18. Unless it was like a 43 year old doin' a 17 year old they may consider charges. If it is consensual and because they are so close I doubt charges can be brought. I also work as a legal secretary and trust me they would find a way out if the boy was charged. Good Luck.
2007-02-16 10:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by Momma K 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the age is 18 and the parents can press charges even if the girl says she gave consent so if i were you i would be very careful until her 18th birthday!!
2007-02-16 10:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by lalala876 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly at her age, there is very little they can do. Because he is only 18, so there is not a HUGE difference between them.
I would suggest calling your local court house just to see if you could form the case against him.
2007-02-16 10:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by Torey♥ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most likely well i would haft to ask my mom she know these things so ol try to get back to you.
2007-02-16 12:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by DarkDejection(JF) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋