Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Sexual misconduct involving consenting minor and much older boyfriend

A 16 year old girl gave birth to the child of a 23 year old man. She entered into the sexual relationship freely at the age of 15. According to my understanding of RCWs 9A.44.083 and 9A.44.079 his activities with her were child molestation in the first degree and rape of a child in the third degree. How would I go about getting him prosecuted for this? (He is attempting to gain custody of their infant daughter.)


Asked on 12/16/01, 10:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Preble Preble Law Firm, P.S.

Re: Sexual misconduct involving consenting minor and much older boyfriend

1. Call the police and ask to press charges. It's hard to argue with the dates.

2. Look at parenting plan restrictions at RCW 26.09.191 (Restrictions in temporary or permanent parenting plans) at http://search.leg.wa.gov/wslrcw/RCW%20%2026%20%20TITLE/RCW%20%2026%20.%2009%20%20CHAPTER/RCW%20%2026%20.%2009%20.191.htm.

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Answered on 12/16/01, 5:46 pm


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