QUESTION
What would be the charges pressed against my boyfriend?
Asked on Mar 02nd, 2015 on Sex Crimes - New York
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I'm 16 years old and dating a 20 year old. We first had sex when I was 15, and he was I believe 19. He then turned 20 and here we are. He turns 21 in less than two weeks. We've engaged in sexual intercourse plenty of times and my parents have been aware of it for months. My parents like him but are angry that I've skipped school to spend the day with him. They now have an ACS case against them because of my missing school 16 times in total my sophomore year so far. My parents said they're not going to protect him because they're not taking the fall and being labeled irresponsible for my actions. I'm in love with this guy and I am extremely worried. We've broken up before in fear of the law, but we just can't stay away from each other. He's joining the Army and should be leaving some time this month. Please explain the charges and please shed some light on the situation. Is there any way he could stay out of jail? Maybe just pay fines? Please help me out. Thank you so much.
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First and perhaps most importantly, the charges would have to be brought by your parents as you are a minor. As you may or may not know the age of consent in New York is 17 and therefore this is at the very least sexual misconduct on the part of your boyfriend. It does not appear to rise to the level of statutory rape at this point. Yes, I know you said that you consented, however, you cannot legally do this until you are 17 years old. It would then be up to your parents if they want to report this to the police.
Answered on Mar 04th, 2015 at 12:44 PM