If a 19 year old boy is dating a 16 year old girl and she gets pregnant, can her parents have him arrested?

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If a 19 year old boy is dating a 16 year old girl and she gets pregnant, can her parents have him arrested?

They were aware of them dating for over a year.

Asked on October 18, 2014 under Criminal Law, Alabama

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

While the age of consent in Alabama is 16, her parents are still responsible for her well being if she is unemancipated.  "Dating" has a different connotation than "sex" to parents. And while it does not appear that Alabama statutory rape statutes cover you at the onset there could be other statutes  - like those that say you were a bad influence - that could be used.  I would speak with your parents and consult with a lawyer just in case.  


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