QUESTION
How can I charge a guy for statutory rape?
Asked on Oct 17th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Montana
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Earlier this year my 16 yr old daughter was dating a 26 yr old guy. I never knew and when I found out, he was in jail. He will be there until Jan 2013, and when he gets out my daughter who thinks she's in love wants to move in with him. How can I get this guy for statutory rape and keep him in jail longer? Please help, I heard this guy is really bad news and my daughter has plans to become a doctor. I'm certain this guy will ruin her life. He is a known drug dealer. Please help.
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John J. Carney
You must teach your children to be good decision makers since you cannot always be there to help to make those choices. If he had intercourse with her it is statutory rape and you can go to the local police station and ask them to arrest him, even if he is already in jail.
Answered on Nov 04th, 2012 at 2:07 AM
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Contact the police in you community. They will help you.
Answered on Oct 22nd, 2012 at 11:01 PM
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Take the situation and explain it to the local prosecutor, and pray they will bring charges.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Write a letter to the DA's office detailing everything.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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All you can do is report the crime to law enforcement. They will investigate and turn the case over to the DA, who will decide whether or not to prosecute.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Report you suspicions to the police and have them talk to your daughter. Without proof(i.e. your daughter's testimony) they won't be able to do anything.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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Francis John Cowhig
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The only thing you can do is file a complaint with the local police department. The biggest issue will be whether or not they can prove sexual intercourse between them. It is not a crime for a 26 yr old to "date" a 16 year old as long as there was not sexual contact. You and the police may need your daughter's help to prove a statutory rape, which from your email, does not seem likely.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Steven D. Dunnings
You need to talk to the police.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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We typically report a crime by calling the police.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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You need to file a report with law enforcement. They will conduct an investigation; if they determine there is enough evidence they will forward it to the county attorney for review.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 4:33 PM