Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
Im doing some research and i couldnt find the anwser to this question anywhere. If a 20 year old guy has sex with a 15 year old girl one week before she turns 16 and she gets pregnant is that against the law and if so what would happen?
Asked on 7/06/10, 12:06 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Todd Miler
Miler Law Firm
If the girl was not yet 16, and the man was more than 4 years older than her, it is a Class C felony for Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, which carries a maximum prison term of 10 years.
Answered on 7/07/10, 5:03 am
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
I'm not an Iowa lawyer, but I presume Mr. Miler is right. I just want to add that the man would be guilty of the same crime even if the girl did not become pregnant as a result. The law forbids all sex between adults and minors, not just sex that results in pregnancy.
Answered on 7/07/10, 7:17 pm
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