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Friday August 8, 2008
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statutoty rape between two minors
Oregon
Is it illegal (statutory rape) for a 14 year old boy to have consentual sexual relations with a thirteen year old girl? Though it may not be considered "Statutory Rape" in the criminal sense, this is an "illegal" sexual act between two minors. Due to the fact that they are under the age of 18, this would be a matter for a family court judge to rule. A judge would make a determination as to whether criminal action should be taken. 163.315 Incapacity to consent; effect of lack of resistance. (1) A person is considered incapable of consenting to a sexual act if the person is: |
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