We'd like to believe so, but FBI being involved does not rachet up the sentencing, They get involved because in a missing minor they have forensic capabilities the locals do not. At the max, he would get 30 years under the Mann Act. More likely, if she is not physically harmed, outside of a sexual relationship, he will get 15-20 years for interference with custody of a minor.Knowing the FBI is involved makes me think he will eventually end up with a life sentence when found.
Kidnapping and multiple counts of statutory rape. A life sentence for a guy almost 50.We'd like to believe so, but FBI being involved does not rachet up the sentencing, They get involved because in a missing minor they have forensic capabilities the locals do not. At the max, he would get 30 years under the Mann Act. More likely, if she is not physically harmed, outside of a sexual relationship, he will get 15-20 years for interference with custody of a minor.
Unfortunately, under federal and state law, kidnapping is commonly defined as the taking of a person from one place to another against their will, or the confinement of a person to a controlled space. If charged they will likely defend it as the victim consented to being moved or to accompanying the defendant; at which point they typically plead down to interference with custody and traveling across state lines for criminal sex. That’s typically a 20-year sentence, all Tad Cummins did for the same crimes. (I agree, I thought he should have gotten life for the way he groomed her then victimized here but legally it often doesn’t go that way.)Kidnapping and multiple counts of statutory rape. A life sentence for a guy almost 50.
Missing teen, DS, 15, has been found.
The Port Barre Police Department says DS was located in Colorado. They were informed of her discovery by the FBI around 2 p.m. Friday. Cory Shane Disotell, the 47-year-old man DS was traveling with, was also located
HOOORAAYY finally. Hope she can get some series therapy.
Thank you for the information. I think this line is the key to DS's situation:Just for the record, I wanted to know about the Age of Consent for Sex in Louisiana... (please excuse if this is a repeat) ...It's not as simple as some other states. To wit:
What Is the Age of Consent for Sex?
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Age of Consent in Louisiana
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In regards to the age difference, Louisiana is unique because it allows a larger age gap between younger minors than older minors. A person between the ages of 13 and 15 can consent to have sex with someone who is up to 3 years older than them, but a person between the ages of 15 and 17 may consent to sex only if the other person is 2 years older or less. For example, in terms of a 3 years age difference, a 13 year old can consent to sex with a person who is 16 years old, but a 15 year old may not consent to sex with a 18 year old.
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Louisiana Age of Consent Lawyers | LegalMatch Law Library
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If you're like me, you may have to read it more than once(!)
Just for the record, I wanted to know about the Age of Consent for Sex in Louisiana... (please excuse if this is a repeat) ...It's not as simple as some other states. To wit:
What Is the Age of Consent for Sex?
[...]
Age of Consent in Louisiana
[...]
In regards to the age difference, Louisiana is unique because it allows a larger age gap between younger minors than older minors. A person between the ages of 13 and 15 can consent to have sex with someone who is up to 3 years older than them, but a person between the ages of 15 and 17 may consent to sex only if the other person is 2 years older or less. For example, in terms of a 3 years age difference, a 13 year old can consent to sex with a person who is 16 years old, but a 15 year old may not consent to sex with a 18 year old.
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Louisiana Age of Consent Lawyers | LegalMatch Law Library
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If you're like me, you may have to read it more than once(!)
Thank you for the information. I think this line is the key to DS's situation:
"However, a person 17 or older can consent to have sex with a person of any age." She is not 17.
I think the language of the rest of the law for minors is confusing in age range area based on the idea 13-15 is so different from 15-17, isn't 15 in both groups?
It is confusing how it's worded. I think they were trying to say ages 13 and 14 can consent up to 3 years older, and ages 15 and 16 can consent up to two years older.
Or ages 13 to 14.99999 and ages 15 to 16.99999. They definitely could have been clearer for the middle and high schoolers that are reading it and wanting to get together. I still don't like the fact that it's okay for a 13 and 16 year old to get together though.