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The Jungle 1

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17. In Pa...
Fri Mar 10, 2023, 09:47 AM
Mar 2023

Pennsylvania has a Romeo-and-Juliet law that prevents the prosecution of consensual sexual activity between a minor age 13 or older and a defendant who is less than four years older than the child. So, for example, the law doesn't criminalize consensual sexual contact between a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old.

However, sexual contact with a child younger than 13 is always a serious crime, no matter the age of the defendant. A conviction for sexual intercourse with someone under the age of 13 can result in up to 40 years in prison.
https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/pennsylvania-statutory-rape-laws.htm#:~:text=Statutory%20Sexual%20Assault%20of%20a%20Child%20Younger%20Than%2016&text=A%20second%2Ddegree%20felony%20subjects,prison%20and%20a%20%2425%2C000%20fine.

Wonder who is arrested if both people are 13 or younger.
Like always these Christofascist are perverting Christ's teachings to justify their life style.

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I wonder:can any CO citizen file charges against him? Or, perhaps the county DA? It would be great machoneman Mar 2023 #1
I never thought... pagarr1957 Mar 2023 #2
Wouldn't that make a great tv show? Palin and Boebert: The race to the bottom! Ray Bruns Mar 2023 #8
For a Christmas card-ALL the kids posed with GUNS....... riversedge Mar 2023 #20
There's 1 year age difference, come on IronLionZion Mar 2023 #3
Yes, Colorado does have a Romeo and Juliet law. TNNurse Mar 2023 #4
Statutory rape has been used maliciously IronLionZion Mar 2023 #7
Certainly too young to be having a child in today's society Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2023 #19
That would her level of logic. TNNurse Mar 2023 #22
Well, yeah ... it's been the wingnut's argument since at least the 1970's Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2023 #23
I want this repulsive breeding situation thrown in Boebert's face for the rest of her life. (nt) Paladin Mar 2023 #5
+1 2naSalit Mar 2023 #9
Think of all the opportunities foreclosed to a 15-year old child who has a baby dlk Mar 2023 #6
+1 2naSalit Mar 2023 #10
No doubt Granie will have to support them for LONG time. riversedge Mar 2023 #21
It's sad for her son, too. dlk Mar 2023 #27
The New and (Devolved) Palins! johnnyplankton Mar 2023 #11
One of my responsibilities in my last job was notarizing paternity affadavits. TNNurse Mar 2023 #12
I was a school nurse mgardener Mar 2023 #15
Close and disinfect that gene pool. Timeflyer Mar 2023 #13
Sounds like the Sarah Palin family . . . AverageOldGuy Mar 2023 #14
Hmm. . . why am I reminded of a certain Alaskan governor and failed VP candidate? ET Awful Mar 2023 #16
In Pa... The Jungle 1 Mar 2023 #17
Republicans won't criticize her. In public. rubbersole Mar 2023 #18
They say if you don't raise your kids right, you have to raise your grandkids IronLionZion Mar 2023 #24
Will her son graduate from high school or try to take the GED? LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2023 #25
He will get his PhD online. TexasTowelie Mar 2023 #28
15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet the 15 year old parents are beside themselves BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 2023 #26
Her 17 year old son just got a 15 year old pregnant. LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2023 #29
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