Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan
If a 15 year old gets a 17 year old pregnant can a 17 year old go to jail? What if the 15 year olds parents are ok with it? How big of a chance is there that the 17 year old would get in trouble? Can they legally keep the baby together?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yes, the 17 year old could go to jail. How big of a chance? If charges are filed, it will be a problem, even though the 17 year old was the one that got pregnant. But there are ways to avoid that.
This is a serious matter, and I urge you to call. I am uncomfortable discussing this in more detail on the internet.
-Tom
As I mentioned in your first question, the answer is yes. If someone has sex with a 15 year old, that person can be charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct and go to prison. The 15 year-old's parents cannot be ok with it because the law says a 15 year old cannot have sex. Parents cannot give permission for a child to have sex. If they do, then they can also face charges.
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