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My brother in law is being charged with rape and solicitation of a minor in the state Alabama. He is currently 32 and the minor 14 but fully consented ( I agree it is still wrong) but, my question is what can he be charged with? And what is the actual age of consent in the state? Does this help if she consented can it still be rape or can it be settled to a lesser charge ? I am in the state of OHio and he currently has no lawyer but being detained with no outside communication at this moment? I m not sure what to do?
Optional Information: State/Country relating to question: Alabama Already Tried: This is my first try.
At 14 it doesn't matter if she consented. The age of consent in AL is 16. At their ages it will likely be a charge of rape/sexual assault in the second degree although sex crimes can be charged in a number of ways depending on the exact facts.While it can be plea bargained down, these types of cases usually aren't because it is so easy to get a conviction. The best thing you can do for him is to get him a lawyer ASAP so that they can get to him and stop him from talking to the police.If you would like any additional information or have more questions please don’t hesitate to ask but please do so my clicking on the Reply to Expert tab.We work for Positive Ratings, please click on one of the top three ratings or one of the Smile Faces, as this would be appreciated. We have recently implemented a new rating and feedback system. Please be aware that you are rating my courtesy and service as a professional, and not necessarily whether you like the information that you are receiving. Please bear in mind I can’t control what the law is and whether it helps you, I can only tell you what it says, and I assume you want truthful information.PLEASE DO NOT use the rating system to ask for more information or in an attempt to tell the website that you didn’t like the substance of the answer as it gives a NEGATIVE rating to me personally if your rating is one of the lower two.I believe in giving information that is to the point, but please remember that I can only base our answers on the information you provide and sometimes a misunderstanding as to what you are looking for or already know occurs so feel free to ask additional questions or for clarifications. Be very careful about looking at other internet sites that just post generic information without any inquiry into your facts because often those answers are dated, wrong, or wrong as applied to your facts. Please be aware that my answer is not legal advice, it is merely information. You should always contact a local attorney for legal advice.Several customers have asked how they direct a question to me in particular. If you specifically want me to provide information for you just put “FOR JD 1992” in the subject line and I will pick up the next time I am online.
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How can I get him a lawyer down there? I have no money and do not know where his is.
Hiring one down there is pretty easy since you can find them at www.lawyers.com. Unfortunately, they are going to cost a hunk. Your next best option is to send him a letter telling him to ask for a court appointed lawyer and not to talk to the police without one.If you would like any additional information or have more questions please don’t hesitate to ask but please do so my clicking on the Reply to Expert tab.We work for Positive Ratings, please click on one of the top three ratings or one of the Smile Faces, as this would be appreciated. We have recently implemented a new rating and feedback system. Please be aware that you are rating my courtesy and service as a professional, and not necessarily whether you like the information that you are receiving. Please bear in mind I can’t control what the law is and whether it helps you, I can only tell you what it says, and I assume you want truthful information.PLEASE DO NOT use the rating system to ask for more information or in an attempt to tell the website that you didn’t like the substance of the answer as it gives a NEGATIVE rating to me personally if your rating is one of the lower two.I believe in giving information that is to the point, but please remember that I can only base our answers on the information you provide and sometimes a misunderstanding as to what you are looking for or already know occurs so feel free to ask additional questions or for clarifications. Be very careful about looking at other internet sites that just post generic information without any inquiry into your facts because often those answers are dated, wrong, or wrong as applied to your facts. Please be aware that my answer is not legal advice, it is merely information. You should always contact a local attorney for legal advice.Several customers have asked how they direct a question to me in particular. If you specifically want me to provide information for you just put “FOR JD 1992” in the subject line and I will pick up the next time I am online.