If I’m now 21 but was 16 when I.got pregnant, since my baby’s father was 25 at the time can I still press chargesagainst him for statutory rape?
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If I’m now 21 but was 16 when I.got pregnant, since my baby’s father was 25 at the time can I still press chargesagainst him for statutory rape?
Asked on February 2, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Most likely you are time barred from making a claim for statutory rape under the laws of your state in that more than three (3) years have passed since you turned to be an adult. You can contact law enforcement about the matter but I doubt that the district attorney's office will act upon your matter.
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