Sexual Relationship Legal Concerns

Summary

Virginias age of consent is 18, but close-in-age exemptions exist. Sexual activity with someone 15-17 can be legal if the partner is less than three years older. The statute of limitations for felony sex crimes is typically one year. If the age difference was slightly over three years, the exemption may not apply. Given the incident occurred eight years ago, it may be past the statute of limitations, but complexities can arise if the act was recently reported. Consulting a local legal expert is recommended.

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my friend had a sexual relationship with a 17 year old as a 20 year old in virginia 8 years ago, can that person still get in trouble?
Virginia's age of consent is *. However, the situation described might fall under the close-in-age exemption. Here are some relevant points:
- Sexual activity with someone *-* in Virginia can be legal if the partner is less than three years older.
- The statute of limitations for felony sex crimes in Virginia is typically one year.
- It's always recommended to consult with a local legal expert for advice.
they were slightly over 3 years apart
If the age difference was slightly over three years, the close-in-age exemption may not apply. Still, considering the situation happened eight years ago, it may be past the statute of limitations for certain crimes. It's recommended to seek advice from a local legal expert.
so its not possible for them to get in trouble because its 8 years ago
While it's less likely due to the statute of limitations, it's not impossible. Legal complexities may arise, like if the act was only recently reported. Consulting a local legal expert is advised for a thorough understanding.