This guy could probably use our help. (another x-post from askreddit)

Hamakua · 2011-08-04T20:16:19+00:00

If I understand this correctly.

He is 20 and she is 15.

It depends on the state but if they did have sex, and it's outside the protection of romeo/juliette laws, or age of consent there isn't much he can do if the "15" year old decides to talk (and they did have sex).

At best it will devolve into a "he said, she said" situation. At worst he will be guilty for statutory rape. Good or bad, "not knowing the age" has had precedent of not being a viable defense.

Lawyer up and don't say shit to anyone but the lawyer is the best anyone can do to defend themselves in a case like this.

crazyex · 2011-08-05T16:47:37+00:00

I'm not sure this is an MRA fight. The laws are pretty clear about sexual contact with a minor, regardless of the minor's conduct.

While I think there needs to be some protection from minors using false ID's and the like to prove they are of legal age, I'm not sure this situation applies.

Unfortunately the way the laws are written, you better be absolutely sure your hookup is of legal age before anything happens. I don't know how to do that reliably, though.

Truewords · 2011-08-04T19:31:03+00:00

gtfo R/mensrights guys are assholes?...I never knew :O

Title	This guy could probably use our help. (another x-post from askreddit)
Author	deathsythe
Upvotes	3
Comments	3
Date	August 4, 2011 6:03 PM UTC (14 years ago)
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