I recently found out my ex was having sex with a 15 year old girl when we broke up about 2 years ago. He was 22 at the time.Obviously this is illegal. but can he still get in trouble for this even though shes older now? And if the police did investigate will they just believe the girl if she claims they never had sex...or will they look into it? (I'm positive the girl will deny it,because she is obsessed with him).
2007-12-01 16:49:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The only reason I'm this concerned is because we have a daughter together. And if he thinks that this is right,who knows what else he'll do. I either want him put away or I don't want him seeing our child
2007-12-02 12:38:47 · update #1
let it go........why are you even thinking about him 2 yrs. later? Don't give either of the pigs free rent in your head! and to answer your question, the police wont do anything now, and probably wouldn't have 2 yrs. ago unless she said they did....
To the first 'person' that answered your question: Remember what you said when you have a daughter and some a**hole says the same thing about her!! LOL life has a funny way of turning things around on you.
2007-12-01 17:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Kmmv 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes you are correct it is extremely illegal. If the incident is ever reported/investigated there is no statute of limitation with statutory rape and or aggrivated sexual assault on a minor. They definitely will do a discovery investigation and more than likely refer it to the States Attorney office for recommendations to either pursue and issue a warrant for arrest. Irregardless of the obsession as you assert there still are some serious legal ramifcations for the enactment of having sex with a minor. Let's just hope that the parents of the child do not find out and or pursue this matter as well. They will be in fact the decision maker as to whether or not to prosecute.
Good Luck!
2007-12-02 01:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by Devontrit Whiteside 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which Jurisidiction you live in and what the Statute of limitations is there. Most offenses like Statutory rape and the like are strict liability offenses and require no mental state, all that is required for prosecution is the Actus Reus. thus, they are strict liablity offenses.
next question is whether or not the police will believe her versus him. It really boils down to credibility after this length of time doesn't it? Why didn't she report it immediately and you say she is obsessed with him. What kind of obsession btw?
Most likely , the police will not prosecute nor will the DA because of the 2 years gone passed and lack of any evidence. It would come down to your husband making an Admission against Penal Interest that would provide the proof needed for conviction. I think the claim may be too stale to prosecute but in any event , do not forget the Statute of Limitations either. The DA could still prosecute if the Statute of limitations has not expired. If you need any more info let me know.BTW, which Jurisdiction are you from?
2007-12-02 01:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Paul K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on the state and age of consent. ( which I think the national average is 16, however even if they consent at that age the parents can still file for statutory rape) That will determine that. Than there is the idea of the statutes of limitations, which for most unpursued sex crimes (say some one rapes you and you dont say anything to the cops for years and years than the time to file suit will pass) is like 5 years.
2007-12-02 01:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It sounds like "a woman scorned". If the girl refuses to testify, and there are no other witnesses, no, he will not be prosecuted. Let go of it and move on with your life.
2007-12-02 01:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by Cecil n 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋