Legal Question in Criminal Law in Connecticut

Under Connecticut law, both males and females who are under the age of sixteen cannot legally consent to sexual relations. This would mean that even if two people choose to have sex, if one of them is under the age of sixteen, the older person could be charged with sexual assault. Charges may be filed by the victim, the victim�s parents or guardians, or the State�s Attorney. Even if the victim or the victim�s parents refuse to cooperate, the State�s Attorney can still file criminal charges against the other person. Further, the victim�s parents may file charges even if the victim does not want to file charges. That being said, because you are over the age of 16, the age of consent in Connecticut, your partner cannot be charged with statutory rape. However, if you were not of the age of consent, your parents would be free to file charges against your partner, without your consent.

If you have any further questions regarding criminal law in Connecticut, please contact Joseph C. Maya, Esq. at (203) 221-3100 or e-mail him directly at [email protected].