Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
what kind of evidence must be shown in court in order for a 18yr old male to be convicted for having consentual sex with a 14yr old female?
Asked on 2/17/10, 8:57 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sal Sheikh
www.BetterCallSal.com
Statutory Rape is a "Strict Liability" crime.
Even if the sex is consensual it is still a crime to have sex with someone under 18 years of age.
Answered on 2/24/10, 1:19 pm
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