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Am i going to be a pedophile?!

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
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If you are convicted of possession of child pornagraphy, you would be required to register as a sex offender.  However, due to your young age, you might be able to petition the court to be removed.  See RSMo. Section 589.400.  In any event, you should contact an attorney before you make any statements to law enforcement. This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.   Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com... Read Answer
If you are convicted of possession of child pornagraphy, you would be required to register as a sex offender.  However, due to your young age,... Read Answer

what age would be considered statutory rape

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
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If you are 17 or older and the sex is consensual, then yes. Thank you, Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.
If you are 17 or older and the sex is consensual, then yes. Thank you, Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO... Read Answer

how can you partition the prosecuting attorney?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
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RSMo Section 589.400.8 sets out the process for removing one's name from the sex offender registry in Missouri.  It sets out all of the relevant steps for petitioning the court and the prosecutor.  Or you could retain a criminal defense attorney to petition the court. This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship. Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com... Read Answer
RSMo Section 589.400.8 sets out the process for removing one's name from the sex offender registry in Missouri.  It sets out all of the relevant... Read Answer

Is this case fightable and can they hold this against him? It was verbal he said/ she said

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
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It sounds like your fiance needs to retain a good criminal defense attorney to defend him. Thank you, Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.... Read Answer
It sounds like your fiance needs to retain a good criminal defense attorney to defend him. Thank you, Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law... Read Answer

I'm wondering if legal i'm allowed to be with the girl i'm talking too.

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
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She is a minor.  You would/could be chaged with statutory rape, a felony, if you have sexual intercourse with her.  You could also be charged with child endangerment, child molestation, statutory sodomy, etc. if you have other physical engagements with her.  Those would all be felony charges as well. Thank you, Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.... Read Answer
She is a minor.  You would/could be chaged with statutory rape, a felony, if you have sexual intercourse with her.  You could also be... Read Answer

what is the legal age to be charged as a adult when a child engages in sexting?

Answered 13 years ago by Andrew Dean Popplewell (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Sex Crimes
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17, unless the child is certified by the Court as an adult. Thank you, Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO 65201573-874-4190573-874-4192 (fax)apopplewell@engandwoods.com This answer does not create an attorney client relationship.
17, unless the child is certified by the Court as an adult. Thank you, Andrew D. PopplewellEng & Woods Law Firm903 E. AshColumbia, MO... Read Answer
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