Can he go to jail if he's 18 and got me 15, pregnant?

joypulv · Jul 9, 2012, 03:47 AM

Yes.

ScottGem · Jul 9, 2012, 03:54 AM

Age of consent in IL is 17. There is no close in age exception. But the penalties if the rapist (and he is a rapist), is less than 5 years older are less.

The purpose of age of consent laws is because minors are deemed unable to legally consent to sex. That also means that a parent can't legally consent either. If your mother allowed a boy (let alone an 18 year old) to sleep with her 15 yr old child, then she can also be prosecuted for endangering a child, but that doesn't let him off the hook.

So it may not be too smart for her to call the cops. But somewhere along the line, someone will note that you were raped and report it to the police.

Sorry to tell you this, but there is a strong possibility your boyfriend is going to jail with a lifetime tag of sex offender.

Panda102938 · Jul 9, 2012, 04:25 AM

I'll be 16 in less than a month and I'm pregnant, my boyfriend is 18. How long can he typically be in jail for, and when he's out can he see me and our baby?

joypulv · Jul 9, 2012, 04:28 AM

Excellent response from ScottGem. I was too upset to stay rational - both at the mother and at the young man.

There are thousands of couples in their 40s who can't have children. Would you consider the gift of your child as a contribution to the world? You can have another when you are older and financially able to provide. You can even be paid, if you find a private adoption agency.

Fr_Chuck · Jul 9, 2012, 04:32 AM

Agree, boyfriend can go to prison for many years and be labeled a sex offender for the rest of his life and have to register when he gets out of prison.

Mom is likely to be charged if it can be proven she knew

15 year old is likely to end up in foster care if mon is put into jail, or at least for her own protection if this is proven.

C0bra_M3nace · Jul 9, 2012, 04:32 AM

Looking at the laws in Illinois, he may get up to a year in prison. Yes he will be able to see you and your child after he is out, if your parents allow it.

Fr_Chuck · Jul 9, 2012, 04:34 AM

In Georgia, the sentence is about 5 to 10 years, I know one boy ( friend of my son) who got 8 years for his underage girl friend giving him oral sex.
He got out in 5 years. He had to get permission from his PO to see the child. He could not live or see the girl because she was the victim of the crime.
But of course he did go to see her and he is back in prison for violating his probation.

C0bra_M3nace · Jul 9, 2012, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

In Georgia, the sentence is about 5 to 10 years, I know one boy ( friend of my son) who got 8 years for his underage girl friend giving him oral sex.
He got out in 5 years. He had to get permission from his PO to see the child. He could not live or see the girl because she was the victim of the crime.
But of course he did go to see her and he is back in prison for violating his probation.

Have a look at the Illinois sexual assault laws and their sentences, the age is very important in the charge. In this particular case, it is up to one year. However, since it resulted in a pregnancy it could be substantially more, now that I think about it.

ScottGem · Jul 9, 2012, 04:54 AM

The likelihood is yes he will be allowed to see the child. But he will have to register as a sex offender and that will make it difficult for him to find work.

The two of you really screwed up your lives with the help of your mother. I don't know who acted more stupidly. Your mother for allowing him to date you (let alone sleep in your bed with you). Him for not understanding you are jail bait and engaging in sex. Or you for opening your legs to him.

And your almost turning 16 doesn't matter. Age of consent is 17.

P.S. please don't start new threads over the same issue, your threads have been merged. Further followup should be posted to this thread.

Can he go to jail if he's 18 and got me 15, pregnant?

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