Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
statutory rape
My son who turned 17 in March was accused of statutory rape agaisnt a 13 year old girl. She told him she was 15. Can he be charged with anything? I don't know if they even did anything.
Asked on 5/12/06, 9:08 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg
Andrew Nitzberg & Associates
Re: statutory rape
It is a common question and the answer is: any person over the age of 16 can be held criminally liable for his conduct.
If he did engage in a sexual act with even a 15 year old girl, then he is guilty of a crime.
Answered on 5/12/06, 11:58 am
Robert Evans
Robert S. Evans esq.
Re: statutory rape
It is a question of fact, however sexual intercourse with a 15 year old is statutory rape.For more info you may call my office 7188340087
Answered on 5/12/06, 2:34 pm
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