Q: If a 16 year old gets a 13 year old pregnant, what are the likely repercussions for the 16 year old?
A:
Without more information about your case, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer. Generally speaking, a person commits the offense of statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse, provided that no conviction shall be had for this offense on the unsupported testimony of the victim.
The legal age of consent in Georgia, and those under that age cannot legally agree to have sex. The only exception is for married individuals. Depending on the circumstances, statutory rape can be a misdemeanor or felony sex assault charge.
For these reasons, it is in your absolute best interest to contact an attorney who specializes in juvenile law who can provide you legal counsel based on your specific facts.
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