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Q: I'm 17 and my boyfriend is 18 and I'm pregnant with him... Can he get charged in the state of Georgia. I'm really scared

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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: May depend on your birthday. Because you are not married, you have no marital privilege, and would be required to testify about sexual relations BEFORE the age of consent.

He needs to talk to a local lawyer, to get more information.

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