QUESTION
If we were to start a family before I turn 18, would he get in trouble?
Asked on Jan 09th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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My boyfriend and I are 3 years apart. I was born in 1995. He was born in 1992. His birthday is in January and mine is in November so it looks like we are 4 years apart until November but obviously our birth year says we are 3. We have been together for 2 1/2 years with my parent’s consent. I was just wondering if we are actually legal or could get in trouble.
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Cynthia Henley
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Are you ignorant or you do not care about anyone but yourself. You cannot possible think you or he would be good parents. If you are under 17, you cannot consent to sex. If he is more than 3 years older (to the day) he has no defense. Seriously, what the heck is wrong with you.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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Mark A. Broughton, PC
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You could get in trouble, unless you are married, but I doubt it under these facts. It is a "statutory rape" to have consensual sex with a minor under 18; there is also a violation when the minor is more than 3 years younger, which also fits your situation. But as long as everyone is happy with the situation I doubt anything will come of it.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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Edward D. Flint Attorney at Law
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In Utah, one partner can be 16 or 17 and the other less than 7 years older, and there is no crime.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
In Michigan the age of consent is 16. In other States it is different. It depends on where you live.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 6:44 PM
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Get married.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 6:44 PM