I am a concerned parent looking for some answers. My daughter is 17 years old and currently dating a guy that's 24. She tells me that she is old enough to do what she wants and since 16 is the legal age in P.A. there's nothing that I can do. I've heard that 18 is the legal age, and if under 18 you must have parents consent if there is a 4+ year age gap. But I've also heard that it's anyone under the age of 16 and a 4+ year age gap? Does anyone know what the real law is? What should I do? I dont wan to be THAT dad and hurt my daughter cause she's really into this guy.
2007-09-05 03:31:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I would say that if it bothers you then you should talk to the guy about it before you even go down this path.
16 is the legal age there so you really have no recourse with the police. The 4 year law is not true.
His being 24 is not a reason to hate him.
I get that you want your daughter to stay young & away from boys. But at 17 would you not have given anything to be with a 24 year old girl?
As far as being "THAT" dad you might be. I don't hear any complaint about the guy but his age. If there is one focus on that.
The virgin Mary was 14 when she got pregnant & that seems to have worked out okay.
I am not condoning sex with minors. But in your state she is not a minor.
Like I said you should just talk with the guy. That would be my first move.
My second would be to tell your daughter that she is not too see him.
It seems like it bothers you. So there is a solution.
This sounds like a relationship that will end itself in a few months. Sometimes it is good for a younger person to make a few mistakes so they can learn.
PS - Think this one through before you do something just yet. Decide if you don't like him, or if you don't like his age.
2007-09-05 03:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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I am a concerned parent looking for some answers. My daughter is 17 years old and currently dating a guy that's 24. She tells me that she is old enough to do what she wants and since 16 is the legal age in P.A. there's nothing that I can do. I've heard that 18 is the legal age, and if...
2015-08-10 10:16:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As has been established the statutory rape laws do not apply in this case. The gap rule applies when one person is between 13-16.
However, I have seen instances where they charged an older person with "Corruption of a Minor." While your daughter is past the age of consent, she is still a minor. Any "corruption of [her] morals" is a chargeable offense. Generally you would have to get your local District Attorney to buy into this though.
Also, as was previously mentioned, you are her dad, you can tell her what to do. She will be more angry with you if you send her boyfriend to jail than if you forbid her from dating him.
2007-09-05 04:32:04 · answer #4 · answered by Alfredo22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with planned parenthood on the age of consent issue. In PA, 16 is the legal age of consent, according to planned parenthood, but That does not necessarily mean that yur daughter can get married without your consent.
There is no "statutory rape" law in PA. If one of the parties is 15 or younger, it is termed involuntary sexual assault. Interestingly all children born in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are considered legitimate, regardless of the marital status of their parents.
2007-09-05 03:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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In general, if you do not have sex, beat someone up while making sexual advances, or penetrate another person's body sexually, there is no act that would be considered felony rape. However, it could be another class of crime. Most statutes define levels of sexual assault that are considered misdemeanors with varying levels of penalties ranging from fines through jail time. In most states, and Pennsylvania is one of them, the old notion of statutory rape has evolved into protection of the sexually immature (usually 13 and under) from any activity, and protection of the sexually precocious (14-16) from adult sexual activity. Bottom line, you are probably in a lot more danger from her parents than from the courts. And, frankly, angry fathers are a LOT more scary than judges.
2016-04-06 02:11:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
16 is indeed the legal age in Pennsylvania. See below for a link to your state statues on this issue.
2007-09-05 03:38:24 · answer #7 · answered by Teekno 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
16 is the legal age in Pennsylvania, but 18 is still the age of majority.
Which means she can have sex, but she is still a minor, and you are STILL her Dad, and as a concerned Dad you have to act in the best interest of your child, and if you are uncomfortable (and you are right to be - 24 is way too old for her) then you need to put your foot down and set rules. It's not being "that" Dad - it's called being a parent.
2007-09-05 03:48:21 · answer #8 · answered by Susie D 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
A minor brother rapes his minor sister for years. In Pa is there a statue of limitations for filing charges?
2014-07-13 14:51:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really not up to them, you're the one that had sex with him, but because since you're a female, and he's a male, he's most likely not going to win in court. All you can do is have a nice long talk with your parents, let them know you're the one that wanted to have sex and all that... about the most you can do... let them know that if they press charges, his entire life is ruined since he would have to register as a sex offender, have his pic on internet sites, jobs won't hire him, etc etc. and yes it is very illegal with that age difference.
2016-03-13 08:55:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋