get him listed as a sex offender? This cant be true can it? I mean not if they are BOTH underage? Cmon thats not right...hell theydve had to label me and almost every other boy in my high school a sex offender if that were the case. Is it? legally?
2007-12-10 09:52:03 · 12 answers · asked by worknman1323 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Though this may sound strange, the answer, as I know it, is yes. Someone I went to school with dated a girl who was in his grade (They were both seventeen at the time). Apparently her parents found out that they were sexually involved. They iled to have him arrested. The case went through. The problem with this was that his family did the same thing in response to her family's case. Both were found guilty, though in seperate courts due to the location (lived in seperate towns and were tried in the hometown of the other)
Now, both of them are on the sex offender's list.
2007-12-10 10:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how the law is written in the state they are in. In many instances, the law defines statutory rape as having sex with someone under a particular age. The person's age is irrelevant and in fact they can both be charged with statutory rape and both become registered sex offenders. Personally, I don't find that logical or reasonable, but that is the state of affairs in some states.
Many states specify a minimum distance in ages between the offender and victim, such that an 18 year old could have sex with a 16 year old without being charged, but a 25 year old would be charged.
2007-12-10 19:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by James 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends ENTIRELY on the laws of your State, but in many States both the boy AND the girl could be charged with crimes which carry sex offender registration.
In a recent case where two 13 year olds were caught having sex, the DA chose to charge them BOTH with child molestation - a crime that can result in them both having to register as Level 1 sex offenders.
Ridiculous? Of course it is, but that's what happens when politicians decide to write laws without thinking them through, and DA's decide to go with a case for its publicity angle.
To "vt"... your information is COMPLETELY WRONG. The four year window in Texas applies ONLY if the younger person is 16 or 17. If the younger person is 14 or 15 then it's illegal regardless of the older persons age, and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances. If the younger person is 13 or less, it's child molestation, and can be charged as a felony regardless of the age of the older person.
Richard
2007-12-10 18:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think that they can charge the guy with being a sex offender if he is the same age as the girl. I think they have to be of legal age to no longer be a minor themselves before such a charge can be brought against them for sleeping with a girl. But this day and age you can never tell! Who would have ever thought anyone could have a problem with Santa saying, "Ho! Ho! Ho!"? It happened! Today, the justice system will also try minors as adults if they so choose, so who knows! Political pressure can bring about all sorts of things, some that even go against our Constitution. It is a travesty of justice, but it still goes on in this country.
2007-12-10 18:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Two 16 year olds can. However, a 16 and a 15 year old cannot because 16-17 is considered another bracket. There are levels of legallity. One could not be labeled a sex offender, but could be charged with rape. Its best to just be intimate when your an adult with another adult (consenting that is).
2007-12-10 17:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by mellow yellow 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't believe this is true in most states. Statutory is usually defined as one person being over the age of consent and one being under. Some states even allow the over/under thing if the age gap is small enough. It is also possible that the age of consent in a state is 16 or lower. You can do a search for "age of consent" to find tables listing it on a per state basis.
Before disagreeing and giving a thumbs down, please read
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2003/olrdata/jud/rpt/2003-R-0376.htm
There are many states that stipulate a minimum age difference before the otherwise consensual act is considered criminal. Your profile indicates you are from Texas:
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
2007-12-10 17:58:04 · answer #6 · answered by Haley 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No it's not true. In Texas, the age of consent is 17, but there's also a four year window in either direction. That means a 20 year old guy sleeping with a 16 year old girl would be fine. It also means that a 17 year old guy sleeping with a 13 year old girl would be fine. The law has to recognize certain practical realities...
2007-12-10 17:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Depending on that states law yes he can.
2007-12-10 17:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definately NOT in California, and it probably wouldn't stay with him permanently past 18 I'm assuming.
2007-12-10 18:04:18 · answer #9 · answered by Jenna 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ya in most states
2007-12-11 18:42:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋