Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Satuatory Rape

First order of business is to make the live-in boyfriend an ex-boyfriend.

Your message indicates both Arizona and California. So, this response is only related to California law. What could potentially happen to her depends on how long ago the relationship occurred and the strength of the case.

The most important thing to do is to not try to explain the situation and say nothing about it. She has no obligation to respond to questions from the P.I. and she should be very concerned about a boyfriend who is engaging in this type of activity.

This is a serious crime for which a conviction could result in jail and a possibility of lifetime registration as sex offender.

She should consider consulting a criminal defense attorney in her area sooner rather than later so she knows how go forward from here.

Good luck to your friend.

Re: Satuatory Rape

If she believed that the person was not under 18 years of age, she would not be guilty of a crime. Statutory rape requires actual or reasonable knowledge of age. She should consult with an attorney before answering any questions.

Re: Satuatory Rape

You already answered the question: if she was aware he was a minor, it's statutory rape, prison time, etc. If she is charged in SoCal courts, have her contact me if serious about defense.