What are the possible legal ramifications of 14 year old getting pregnant by a 17 year old?
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What are the possible legal ramifications of 14 year old getting pregnant by a 17 year old?
The 17 year old lives in our house. His mom couldn’t take care of him and he’s lived with us for a few years. Can anything be done to him or myself legally? I let him live here but didn’t think this would happen. A detective has
called inquiring as to how far along she is and if we will give them access to her medical history.
Asked on February 6, 2019 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
In your state, because she is under 16 and they are not married, it is a crime. Because he is less than 19 and not more than 4 yours older than her, it should be a misdemeanor (less serious crime), not a felony (more serious): he could face up to (but not more than) a year in jail, a fine, supervision, and possible labeling as a sexual offender.
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