Q: I am 20 years old and my girlfriend is 17. We got caught smoking weed 6 months ago
I received a ovi and a drug charge. She revived a drug charge as well. We've been together 4 years now. A few days ago she got a no contact order against me. She just told me she might be pregnant. Will they revoke the no contact order? Will I go to jail. What are the possible outcomes I might face?
A: It's impossible to say what exactly they will do with the no contact order without understanding the reasons for which she obtained it. Jail is rather unlikely. I am assuming the two of you were sexual intimate and this child may well be yours. As long as sex was consensual and she was over the age of 16, you are ok are far as statutory rape laws go. With your history together a contributing charge is more likely, if there is a criminal charge at all. It would be a good idea to retain a lawyer now so you are prepared for whatever comes down the pipe. It sounds like you are more likely to have custody/child support issues than criminal issues, but there remains a possibility a criminal charge could be coming.
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