SaRaHmArIe8588 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Backgroud: My friend just turned 23 and got married last month to her boyfriend that shes been with since she was 15. She recently told her mother that when her mother, her father, and brother went away for a few days she had her boyfriend over and they had sex. Jess was 16 at the time and her boyfriend was 24. Anyway, jess's mom claims that she can press charges for him " raping" her daughter because she was underage at the time. Since they are married and it was 7 years ago!, is this possible? Can something be made of out of this. I dont know anything about laws or how cases like these go. Do any of you think charges could be pressed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElektraHere Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Depends on what the staute of limitations are in your state. Also it would have to be cooborated by your friend. If she says it didnt happen even though she told her mother they really dont have a case. P.S. your baby in your avatar is a cutie patootie!!! Made me smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnelianButterfly Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 It depends on the state and wether its considered a felony or misdemeanor. You should google the laws for your state with: state name "statutory rape" and "statute of limitations" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie24 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 like elektra said, depends on the laws in the state. However, I bet the courts would be reluctant to try a man for statutory raping his wife 7 years ago. It just sounds like a waste of time and money. The mother needs to get over herself and not try to mess up her daughter's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DN Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 If she lived in New York at the time the age of consent is 17. However, it is unlikely that the State would press charges particularly since they would have to get your friend to admit they had sex. And it may be that the laws that say a spouse cannot be compelled to testify against their partner would mean she would not have to testify. Additionally it appears the statute of limitations in New York for this offence is five years link removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope75 Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 It would be extremely difficult to prove since it happened so long ago and your friend is now an adult, is married to the guy, and is not likely going to agree to talk about this. Her mother is wasting her money and time if she pursues this. Why is she doing this, anyway? Does she not like Jess's husband? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrrshortae Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 No, they cannot press charges. Most DAs wont press charges without the consent and participation of the victim. The problem she has is not a potential rape charge for her husband, but why on earth her mother is hanging onto that after all this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowarrior Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 This case has Zero chance. If you marry the man you had sex with it means your in love with him, and that the sex (even if it was underage) was volentary and not by any means of rape. The mother clearly can't accept that her daughter married this guy who she dislikes. And if it was more then 7 years ago, its not only outdated there's also zero chance that any proof still remains if as suggested a rape took place. The mother is doing a great job in ruining her daughters life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyathink Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 To add to what the other posters have said, the mother is potentially risking being put out by her daughter and creating havoc among the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallout Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Wow, that mother sounds both stupid and mean...Jess should really have some harsh words with her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey1 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Why'd your friend marry the guy in the first place? She want out of her marriage already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaRaHmArIe8588 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 my friends mother never liked her daughters boyfriend because she worked with him and knew..well thought she knew what an idiot he was. Shes one of those mothers who thinks their daughter needs a perfect husband. Some people just need to realize that someone doesnt need to be perfect to be everything you need. thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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