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Is adultery against the law in georgia? If so what is the punishment?
Optional Information: Stone Mountain, Georgia Already Tried: Talking to my other half. Threatening the married woman he's cheating with to tell her husband. I'm frustrated because there are children in both families.52
Adultery is a misdemeanor crime in GA [see statute below]. Misdemeanors carry a fine of upto $1000.00 and/or a sentence of upto 6 to 12 months in jail.TITLE 16. CRIMES AND OFFENSES CHAPTER 6. SEXUAL OFFENSES O.C.G.A. § 16-6-19 (2008)§ 16-6-19. Adultery A married person commits the offense of adultery when he voluntarily has sexual intercourse with a person other than his spouse and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
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