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LoginThe value of working with the Spodek Law Group is that we treat each and every client like a member of our family. Helena, MT — When an year-old high school senior dates a year-old sophomore, should this be a crime? Do they do more harm than good? Romeo and Juliet laws are meant to provide defenses or reduced penalties for statutory rape in cases where the participants are close in age. The intent is to avoid punishing consensual teen relationships as harshly as adult molestation of children. Rather, protections are built into the overall statutory rape laws through age thresholds and mitigated punishments. For example:. These mixed results show judges still have discretion on whether to apply Romeo and Juliet protections. Perhaps the debate reflects larger social ambivalence about teen sex.
Contact our firm for more information as to how we can assist you in your case. Below are some common frequently asked questions FAQs we receive from our clients. You should bring all of the court-related documents you have received from law enforcement and the court. This may include the charging documents e. The potential penalties for conviction of Sexual Intercourse Without Consent are among the most severe in the Montana criminal law and depend on the nature of the conduct involved and the age of the alleged victim.
The Montana Age of Consent is 16 years old. In the United States, the age of consent is the minimum age at which an individual is considered legally old enough to consent to participation in sexual activity. Individuals aged 15 or younger in Montana are not legally able to consent to sexual activity, and such activity may result in prosecution for statutory rape.
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6/28/2024
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