Ok so here's the rundown... I was 14 at the time and I got pregnant by a 21-year old. I kept my baby and I was constantly harrassed by the fact of how old his father was. So, eventually I pressed charges because I felt pressure from my mom. In the statement they ask you everything involved with how the crime took place and at the end they asked me what kind of degree of sentencing would I want him to get. I told them probation. I spoke with his sister and she thinks he will be getting jailtime of 2-5 years. My baby's dad had a long record but before I pressed charges on him he got his record cleared. I don't believe that he has another charge like this. If anyone knows the processes of criminal law in Texas for this type of crime (statutory rape) please answer! thanks
2007-08-14 03:28:04 · 22 answers · asked by Dawn G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's entirely possible. You should also be aware that when your baby gets older and realizes what happened, he's probably going to hate you for putting his father in jail. And if you put him in jail, that's going to prevent him from being able to get a good job, and that's going to prevent him from being able to support your baby.
The guy probably does deserve to go to be punished, because he shouldn't have been dating you. But frankly, you shouldn't have been dating him either. And putting him in jail isn't going to help you any. Statutory rape charges are usually pressed when the sex didn't result in a child who will be hurt by the charges.
You ought to put the baby up for adoption. Your judgment is so horrible that you shouldn't have children. Even if it was better, you're too young to be raising a kid. And even if you weren't, it will hurt the kid to not have a father in his life.
2007-08-17 14:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The sentence depends on whether the prosecutors and the defendant can reach a plea bargain, and if not, what the maximum sentence is for the crime.
"Statutory Rape" is technically the crime of Sexual Assault in Texas which is a second degree felony and carries a jail sentence of 2-20 years and a fine of up to $10,000.00.
To guess at how much time your baby's daddy will serve would be too speculative to give you a good answer, but it is likely that he will serve some time.
This answer is not meant as legal advice, but just information about the law. If you or your babby's daddy need better information you should consult a criminal defense attorney who practices at the court for the county in which your baby's daddy has been charged.
2007-08-14 03:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by P.I. Staker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is at the discretion of the Judge and the DA. For those who think you can just "drop a complaint"--wrong. The DA doesn't need you to press the charges. He has proof of the rape b/c you have a child. It's out of your hands.
It was nice that he asked you what you wanted sentencing to be, b/c that can factor in, but the DA and the Judge are looking at his prior record, his attitude at the time, and the minimum laws of your state before sentencing. You can go speak on his behalf if you want, but it is the Judge's opinion that matters.
Make sure you get child support. I know you are sympathetic but its not your call to make--it's your child's welfare that matters.
2007-08-14 03:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he may not have to depending on your state and how they feel on the subject. im sorry dont take it personal but this is why people should think before they act. you guys both took that risk and he now has to deal with the consequences. . its unfortunate because it seems you were more than willing to participate and at 14 knew better. at the same time you guys are both in a hard situation you being a single teen mom and him now having rape on his record will cut down chances to many jobs and will follow him for life. please make better choices in the future. i just realized it said 21. yeah he should have know better. hes an idiot he nees to go to jail. there are plenty of 21 year old women that give it up freely that he shouldnt have even let you make that type of decision
2007-08-14 03:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by TFB 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's statuatory rape at it's basic since the age difference is WAY over 4 years. He will, whether or not YOU want it, be considered a sex offender. Doesn't matter if you state it's consensual; in the eyes of the law, you are still a child (with a child, no less...), and he considered to be an adult, whether or not maturity plays into this.
Sorry to sound so harsh, but why are you trying to make it easier for this guy, who you state you're not sure if he has any other similar charges against him? Is he even, or has he even taken any responsibility for you and/or the baby?
2007-08-14 03:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by bethanne 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Texas
§ 22. 011
Sexual assault for anyone to intentionally or knowingly penetrate a person under age 17, other than his spouse. The actor has an affirmative defense if he is not more than three years older than the victim, who is at least age 14
the Penalty for the above is from Two to 20 years in prison
The link to the exact statute can be found here:
http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/PE/content/htm/pe.005.00.000022.00.htm#22.011.00
2007-08-14 04:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You didn’t have to ‘press charges’…and actually you can’t press charges, all you can do is file a police report, it’s the DA that presses charges, and they can do it even if you don’t want it to happen (because it’s a crime against the state). But Mom, or anyone else (and I’m surprised your doctors didn’t do it), could have filed the police report. They don’t even need your testimony to convict him, because a dna test on the child proves his guilt.
Rather he's charged with ‘sexual’ assault’ or ‘indecency with a child’ they're both felonies and punishable by up to 20 years. Of course, I’m not saying he would receive the full 20 years, but he could, and at any rate, he’s going to prison.
My opinion--he needs to be in prison. 21-year-old men who feel it’s okay to have sex with children do not need to be running the streets.
2007-08-14 06:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by kp 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
in case your mom and dad pressed rates, he could be in difficulty if the youngster grow to be conceived in the previous you have been over the age of consent. this is everywhere between sixteen and 18 in maximum states. All you will be able to desire to do is ask a depended on person at school or some thing what the age of consent is on your area. I additionally does no longer point out which you planned this, i think of i could be extra indignant at my 15 year previous daughter for making plans it than i could be if it have been in basic terms an accident.
2016-10-10 05:08:16 · answer #8 · answered by fauntleroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can go to jail. He committed a crime and you pressed charges. No way to know yet if he will or not but, yes, it can happen
2007-08-14 03:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by Michael B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's going to jail. Did you have a daugter? What if a 21 year old MAN was messing with her when she was a young girl of 14. Shouldn't he go to jail for along, long time?
2007-08-14 03:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by Dalice Nelson 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋