Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Statutory rape. Here's the law in Georgia:

16-6-3. Statutory rape.

(a) A person commits the offense of statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse, provided that no conviction shall be had for this offense on the unsupported testimony of the victim.

(b) A person convicted of the offense of statutory rape shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years; provided, however, that if the victim is 14 or 15 years of age and the person so convicted is no more than three years older than the victim, such person may, in the discretion of the court, be punished as for a misdemeanor.

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Phil is right and DA will handle the criminal charges if your sister was under 16 when she first had sex with this predator and DA could also charge him as a "child molestor" and possibly charge him with "aggravated sexual battery" depending on the facts and her age at the time of first sexual contact or inappropriate touching (before intercourse).

To do civil action you will need an attorney who specializes in that type of case

Call me at (770) 985-6773 if you'd like to discuss this matter with me (I'll need all details and I'll need to talk to your sister and your parents - as she is a minor).

God Bless you and your family (especially your sister) and good luck.

*********The above is for informational purposes and does not create an attorney-client privilege; you must consult with an attorney of your own choosing.*********