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Statutory
rape laws actually vary from
state to state. In most states
statutory rape is when the male
is over 18 and the female is
under 18. Unfortunately, this
is obviously a gender biased
crime and it doesn't leave room
for consent - from the person
under 18 or the person's parents.
However, this does vary for
different states - for instance,
in some states it only qualifies
if the girl is under the age
of 14. If you tell me what state
you are in, I can give you more
information.
As for the consequences - they
vary, too. For instance, you
first have to press charges
- or someone has to press charges
and that doesn't seem to be
the case with you. I hope that
helps - and I do hope that if
there was any chance of rape
you wouldn't be in this relationship
in the first place. Good luck.
—Amy
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