Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year old? (1 Viewer)

[Wassup?]

Would a 17 year old be charged for sleeping with a 15 year old? Or better yet, would a 16 year old be charged with statutory rape if they slept with a 15 year old? If so, is it the same charge as say a 50 year old person with a 15 year old person.

P.S. This isn't my situation. I'm just interested to know.

 

[Slidey]

I thought there was a 2 year age leeway, so 17 and 15 is allowed, 14 and 16 is allowed.

I think it stops at like age 14 or so when it's completely illegal.

 

[Wassup?]

I thought there was a 2 year age leeway, so 17 and 15 is allowed, 14 and 16 is allowed.

I think it stops at like age 14 or so when it's completely illegal.

So would a 16 year old sleeping with a 13 year old be charged with the same counts as a 50 year old sleeping with a 13 year old?

 

[Bacilli]

touchy subject, depends on the cop i suppose

 

[Slidey]

Fuck that, it's different for each state. For two, yes, 15 and 17 is legal. ACT and Tasmania give leeway.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_Australia_and_Oceania#Australia

 

[Slidey]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

So would a 16 year old sleeping with a 13 year old be charged with the same counts as a 50 year old sleeping with a 13 year old?

Not in Tasmania.

Bacilli: it's got nothing to do with cops.

 

[Wassup?]

touchy subject, depends on the cop i suppose

No way it'll depend on the cop. Cops only investigate the case, but ultimately the Crown must prosecute for the protection of society, not just the victim. This isn't a question of discretion.

 

[Bacilli]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

oh no? lolz who does the charging mate?

 

[Bacilli]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

some cops may charge you for such behaviour, same may not
read the heading
Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

 

[Wassup?]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

Not in Tasmania.

Bacilli: it's got nothing to do with cops.

Tasmanians are backwards anyway. According to the article, NSW doesn't give any leeway.

It is an offence in New South Wales to engage in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 16 (Crimes Act 1900, s66C) or attempt such an offence (s66d). Further it is an offence to engage in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18 if that person is under the care of the offender (s73) (guardian, teacher etc).

So, that's pretty tough. Would a 50 year old who commits a lewd act with a minor be charged the same as a 16 year old who commits lewd acts with a minor?

 

[Wassup?]

how about an 18 year old sleeping with a 16 year old? That's another possibility - only one of the age of consent but less than 2 years difference (obviously not my situation, but it would be interesting to know the answers, if there are any).

16 year old are able to consent to sex.

Any law student or law graduate want to shed some light on this issue? Frigid?

 

[Slidey]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

some cops may charge you for such behaviour, same may not
read the heading
Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

I think you're a bit confused, son.

 

[Wassup?]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

I think you're a bit confused, son.

Yep, I think you're right.

 

[Sammy-Blue]

18-16 and 17-15 are both fine.

 

[katie tully]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

some cops may charge you for such behaviour, same may not
read the heading
Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

Yeah no. Go do some reading.
Being charged just means you are formally accused, the cops don't then go on to prosecute you mang.

 

[Bacilli]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

hhahaha no i just refrain from showing off that's all, no need to be analytical with a question requiring a one sentence answer

 

[Slidey]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

hhahaha no i just refrain from showing off that's all, no need to be analytical with a question requiring a one sentence answer

Hey Bacilli, this cop saw me beating up an old woman and steal her wallet the other day but decided not to charge me so it was all good hey?

 

[Wassup?]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

Hey Bacilli, this cop saw me beating up an old woman and steal her wallet the other day but decided not to charge me so it was all good hey?

Thank God the cop was having a good day!

/Sarcasm

 

[Bacilli]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

BAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAH kids

 

[Wassup?]

Re: Would a 17 year old sleeping with a 15 year old be charged the same as a 50 year

BAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAH kids

Look mate, if you don't have anything meaningful to say, keep your childish comments to yourself.