Falls Church, VA asked in Domestic Violence for Virginia

Q: If I’m going to court for having sex with someone 25 when I was 17 What will happen

Will they ask for a dna test since I got pregnant, can he still get in trouble if I gave consent

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Shemeka C Hankins
Shemeka C Hankins
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: Any adult person who has sexual contact with a minor can still be charged with a crime even if there was consent. Sounds like this person needs to consult an attorney regarding his rights and defenses to see if there is something he can do to minimize the charges against him. The court could ask for a DNA test of the child if they needed evidence but you need to stop making statements on public forums regarding the charges.

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