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  • 05-23-2017, 11:14 PM
    Concernedparent76
    Statutory Rape Laws in Alabama
    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Alabama.

    17-year-old has lived with a 22-year-old for one year. They broke up and now her mom is pressing statutory rape charges.
  • 05-23-2017, 11:51 PM
    PTPD22
    Re: 17 Year Old Has Lived with a 22 Year Old for 1yr Broke Up Mom is Pressing Statuto
    And, your question is...?
  • 05-24-2017, 06:02 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Statutory Rape Laws in Alabama
    Either the police will pick up the case, based upon whatever evidence they have that the adult broke Alabama Statutes, Sec. 13A-6-70, based upon sexual activity when the child was still 16... or they won't. If they do, the adult should consult a criminal defense lawyer. Alabama's "Romeo and Juliet law" age difference is two years, so the adult can't use that as a defense.

    Even if a parent knows that an adult is living with a minor, that does not mean that the adult cannot be prosecuted for sex offenses against the minor.
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