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Is it sexual assault if an 18 year old had sexual intercourse with a 16 year old?

It depends entirely on the state: the rules for sexual assault and age of …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can I be charged for harassment from a comment "like a can of sardines" to a third party while teen girls are crammed into one bathroom stall-

1) From what you write, there is no crime that has been committed: a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If a 24 year old male had conceptual sex with a 16 year old female, would that constitute statutory rape?

1) It appears that the "age of consent in HI" is 16, so if …

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What happens if someone tries to avoid being served with a TRO?

The temporary restraining order is only effective against the person who was served.  Until …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What are is the law regarding harboring a fugitive?

If done knowingly, it's against the law and is itself a crime. The issue …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago