if My girlfriend’s mom wants to press statutory rape charges on me, can she?
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if My girlfriend’s mom wants to press statutory rape charges on me, can she?
I’m 20 years old an my girlfriend is 16. In our state the age of consent is 16 an the
Asked on June 9, 2016 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
As long as your girlfriensd is 16, your age doesn't matter. She can legally consent to have sexual relations. If you had relations with her before she was 16, that would be a different matter, although your state's Romeo and Juliet law may cover you. Further, while her mother might try and file a complaint, it would be up to the state to decide whether or not to press charges.
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