Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Teacher - Student Affair

If a teacher has a sexual relationship with a student (under 18) but the parents of the student approves, is there criminal misconduct? Is there a statute of limitation in this case?


Asked on 9/04/06, 10:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Teacher - Student Affair

Having sex with a minor is a felony. Approval is no defense. Consent is no defense. A minor is presumed not to have the ability to consent. I believe the statute of limitation is 20 years.

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Answered on 9/04/06, 11:21 pm


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