Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Pennsylvania

the following sexual activities between a minor and an adult, provided that the individual bringing the civil action engaged in such activities as a result of forcible compulsion or by threat of forcible compulsion which would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution:

In the above statement what exactly is being said "as a result of forcible compulsion or by threat of forcible compulsion"? So, if it wasnt than you cant charge the person?


Asked on 6/17/11, 10:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

The police can charge you with anything they want so long as they have probable cause. Its up to a judge or a jury as whether or not the charges have merit.

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Answered on 6/19/11, 5:52 pm


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