Im 17 and ive been dating a guy that is 25. I may be pregnant, but we dont know for sure yet. I have my legal guardians consent to be with him. By the state of west Virginia's law is that legal? if not..how much trouble can he get into to?
2007-08-08 13:01:53 · 14 answers · asked by scorned1228 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
From the West Virginia age of consent laws....
§61-8B-5. Sexual assault in the third degree.
....2) The person, being sixteen years old or more, engages in sexual intercourse or sexual intrusion with another person who is less than sixteen years old and who is at least four years younger than the defendant and is not married to the defendant.
If that applies to your situation, he could be in trouble, if authorities find out.
2007-08-08 13:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
The Age of Consent in West Virginia is 16.
2007-08-08 13:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In most states, the age of consent is sixteen, which means that it is likely that there is no issue here. I would check the definitions under West Virginia law to make sure, but I don't really think he will get into trouble.
2007-08-08 13:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
West virginia law states that the legal age of consent is sixteen years. You only need to worry about taking care of your child (good luck)
2007-08-08 13:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by robbie798 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, your parents would have to complain, so any jail or punishment pretty much wouldn't happen.
Then again, just because your parents are "consenting" to the relationship, doesn't mean they'll consent to you being pregnant by this guy.
But I just checked the law for West VA, and it looks like it's first-degree sexual assault for a person age 14 or older to have sexual intercourse with a person age 11 or younger; and third-degree sexual assault for a person age 16 or older to have sexual intercourse with a person under age 16 and at least four years younger than the actor. So it looks like your man's in the clear. Hope your parents don't mind.
2007-08-08 13:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by Hillary 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maximum of a $20 fine. West Virginia Statutes provide:
§61-8B-2. Lack of consent.
(a) Whether or not specifically stated(c) A person is deemed incapable of consent when such person is:
(1) Less than sixteen years old
§61-8-3. Adultery and fornication; penalty.
If any person commit adultery or fornication, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than twenty dollars.
So... Is he going to do the right thing?
2007-08-08 13:08:59 · answer #6 · answered by BruceN 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Your mom/dad/gaurdian...whoever.... should be ashamed for not protecting you against this!!! You have no idea what you have done and I don't know any descent 25 year old who dates a 17 year old!! But then again I don't know any descent parent who would let thier 17 year old daughter date a 25 year old either.....good luck with that, hopefully he will at least be there for the kid! Sorry for you, your parent's, and the idiot who knocked you up's ignorance.
2007-08-08 13:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. CT 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are fine the age of consent is 16.
2007-08-08 14:47:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are TWO laws involved here. The law of nature and the law of society. Take your pick. And, for all of you girls that lost your virginity before the age of 18, SHUT UP!
2007-08-08 13:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by billy brite 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The police can still charge him. Parental concent or not. He could do 5-10 years.
2007-08-08 13:08:15 · answer #10 · answered by mustagme 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋