we live in georgia i know every state is different. the school found out told the parents and have turned it over to authorities saying it is staturatory rape. it was consentual sex. do i have to worry that my son will face charges in this matter? is this the proper way for school counselor to handle this matter?
2007-10-27 07:30:59 · 7 answers · asked by tamygirl75 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i am well aware that i have more to worry about than this. i am just not clear on this one aspect of the situation. but thanks anyway p_l_ gray
2007-10-27 07:42:18 · update #1
No offense, but Georgia is one of the most sexually regressive and repressive states in the country. Witness the poor kid who got 10 years for consensual oral sex when he was 17 and she was 15. By a 4 to 3 vote the Georgia supreme court let him go a few days ago, still guilty of a felony.
Consult a good lawyer.
2007-10-27 07:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the first answer. They changed the law after that person got convicted and I believe it is now a misdemeanor. However, you really need an attorney. This is far too important to trust to well-meaning non-lawyers whom you have never met other than over the internet. Your son's future is at stake.
I also agree with the other observation. There is more to worry about here than just a court case. I imagine this is quite a difficult time for you, but please try to take some time to think about why your son felt it necessary to engage in sexual intercourse at such a young age.
2007-10-27 07:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, yes, it was proper for the school counselor to do this. Mentally, as a counselor, no. I question the counselor's sutability to hold that job if they would willingly set up two children to very well be likely listed as sex offenders for the rest of their lives for just being children.
Obligation or not, once listed on the sex offender list you are not distinguishable from someone who raped a two-year-old.
2007-10-27 07:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Georgia, it is considered Statutory rape to have sexual intercourse with someone under age 16.
The counselor probably has a contractual and moral obligation to report it to the police.
2007-10-27 07:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by alaisin13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is statutory rape, then they are both responsible....if he is charged, then she should be charged too. I'm pretty sure the age of consent in GA is 16. But if neither you or the other parents wants to press charges, then the school should not be able to intercede....but that's my opinion.
2007-10-27 07:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Geeze....
Yes it is statutory rape. And honestly you have more to worry about than your son facing charges. What is wrong with you?
2007-10-27 07:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not when both parties are under the age.
2007-10-27 07:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋