Are they allowed to just hang out like going to movies and to the mall?
2007-12-23 00:55:01 · 14 answers · asked by bearzilla8honey 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Will he be listed as a pedafile or a sexual predator for the rest of his life if he is charged, but is not foud guilty?
2007-12-23 01:04:50 · update #1
*found not foud...
2007-12-23 01:05:26 · update #2
No, he can't be charged but really what does a 19 year old young man and a 14 year old girl (child) have in common. If his goal isn't to get into her pants I'll eat my hat. If he gets what he wants then here come the rape charges because she is way under the age of consent.
2007-12-23 01:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Florida, there is no such crime as statutory rape. It is sexual battery. If the 19 year old is not having sexual contact with a 14 year old, then it would not be appropriate to levy a criminal charge against him. Going to the movies and mall is not a crime by itself.
However, just because he says it isn't so, does not mean, it isn't so. Additionally, the 19 year old young man is simply asking for trouble. It is simply foolish on his part if he is going to the mall and to the movies without her parents knowledge and consent. He risks his entire future with his actions.
2007-12-26 14:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by floridaladylaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age of legal consent in Florida is 16.
If "your friend" had sex with the 14 year old, even if she was "willing" he committed Statutory rape and can be charged for that.
If she went to her parents and asked to get on the pill or she got the pill through some clinic, that is pretty good circumstantial evidence something is going on.
If her parents take her in for an exam and the doctor determines she is no longer a virgin, that is even better circumstantial evidence something is going on.
The real kicker is since HER having sex is not a crime and they will can not charge her with one, if she tries to claim Fifth Amendment rights, the judge can just explain it all to her, maybe give her immunity against what she says and they can MAKE her testify. If she says they had sex, he goes to prison. If she lies and gets caught, she goes to prison. If she still refuses to testify, she goes to prison because she will be in contempt of court.
The bottom line, if they had sex, he is hosed.
2007-12-23 03:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. He is not permitted to be alone with a 14 year old girl. If he is, it is assumed there is sexual contact and he can be arrested as a sexual child abuser.
Why would a grown man want to hang around with a little girl of 14 anyway.
I hope her parents hang him high. He is a predator.
2007-12-23 03:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they are 'not doing anything' then what is this question on statutory rape? In countries that implement Islamic Law a pair may be charged for close proximity or "khalwat.' If they fornicate even by consent they may be charged for 'zina.' Canada is hardly islamic and ask your friends to enjoy their outings!
2007-12-23 01:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by Karl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anybody can be charged with anything, depending on the mood of the prosecutor. Making it stick depends on his skill level and the resources the defendant can bring to bear in defense.
If there were checks and balances at one time, they aren't working now.
2007-12-23 01:07:29 · answer #6 · answered by balloon buster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rape charge has to involve an act of sexual contact, either intercourse or oral sex.
Still, if she's 14, your "friend" ought to stay away from her. Nothing good is going to come of that.
2007-12-23 01:05:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are having sex, yes. If not then no. But be prepared to have accusations. Why does he want to hang out with a 14 year old anyways?
2007-12-23 01:03:38 · answer #8 · answered by Preggo with # 2 YAY! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's evidence or an accusation, a charge might be filed. But charging someone, and proving it are 2 different things.
And it's "statutory" rape.
2007-12-23 00:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always hard to prove you "Aren't guilty" when a 19 year old is hanging with a 14 year old. He nned to find girls his own age.
2007-12-23 02:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋