Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri

Possible Statutory Rape

When I was 18 I had sex with my girlfriend who was 16. Could I face any charges for that? Her parents have threatened to press charges, but I was wondering if that was really possible.


Asked on 1/04/08, 3:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Possible Statutory Rape

Yes, it is really possible, and I have seen it done on several occasions. You could be charged with the very serious felony of statutory rape since the girl was too young to legally consent to sex.

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Answered on 1/04/08, 11:28 pm


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