Can a mother put a 22-year-old man in jail for having an intimate relationship with her 17-year-old daughter who has graduated from high school?

Answer 1

Depends on what state you live in. Ohio for example yes absolutely it's called rape legal age is 18 for consent. Other states have different age guide lines some as young as 14. A parent cannot put someone in jail. They can file a complaint with authorities and the complaint will be forwarded to the prosecuting attorneys office to be judged on whether or not any action is warranted. The AOC determines what if any charges are applicable. Some states have laws that also relate to age discrepancies between the adult and the minor. Statutory rape is rarely applicable except in cases with mitigating circumstances. Generally the person charged must be a previous sex offender or used coercive methods such as alcohol or a person of authority, such as a teacher, coach, public official, and so forth.