Full question:
I have 3 questions: 1-If a man has consensual sex with an 18 year old girl, is he considered a pedophile? 2-If a man talks with a 16 year old girl about his affair with the 18 year old girl and goes into details but never requests or has sex with her, can he be considered a pedophile? 3-If the 16 year old girl says the man asked her to have sex with her and tried to kiss her and undressed in front of her, even though those are untruths, does she have grounds for conviction?
- Category: Courts
- Subcategory: Legal Definitions
- Date:
- State: Colorado
Answer:
In Colorado, the law defines a pedophile as someone who is sexually attracted to prepubescent children. An adult having consensual sex with an 18-year-old is not considered pedophilia, as the individual is above the legal age of consent.
Regarding the second question, discussing an affair with a minor does not automatically classify someone as a pedophile, especially if no sexual advances or actions occur.
For the third question, if a 16-year-old falsely claims that a man attempted to engage in sexual acts with her, the legal implications depend on the circumstances. If the claims are proven to be untrue, the individual may not face criminal charges. However, false accusations can lead to legal consequences for the accuser, depending on the situation.
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