Is this against the law I'm 13 and pregnant by a 17 year old in the state of Georgia?

Answer 1

Technically, a minor (in most states) can't have sex legally. Since pregnancy is almost invariably caused by sex, you would probably be charged with community service and/or a fine, but you're not going to be jailed.

The exception is that if you were raped, then you are acquitted.

As always, it's best to be honest and seek help when necessary.

Answer 2

Laws vary from country to country and from state to state. This is a general answer only:

Being pregnant is not an offence at any age in most jurisdictions. The means by which the girl became pregnant are almost certainly illegal. Most countries set out a minimum age of consent. Below that age and a person is considered unable to give consent to sex. In the majority of countries, the age is 16 but some are older and a few are younger.


If a girl has had sex below the age of consent, her partner is guilty of having sex without consent because the girl is not able to give consent, even if she wants to have sex and indeed, even if she initiates the sex. The girl is not guilty of the offence unless her partner was also under the age of consent.


In almost all jurisdictions, no action will be taken against two children of similar age who willingly have sex with each other. Action is very likely to be taken against any adult who has sex with a child under the age of consent. The decision to start criminal proceedings is made by the relevant authority based on the facts of each case.


Returning to the specific case of a pregnant 12 year old girl, it is vital that she receives support from her family, social services and medical staff. It is normally far too young to consider having children and without proper support, both the young mother and the child will suffer. If the girl is unable to tell her parents, someone else needs to be told. Telling a teacher at school is a good starting point because the school is able to alert care workers to assist.

Answer 3

It depends where you live. All countries have different legislation.

Answer 4

It's legal for her to be pregnant but not to have sex which leads to pregnancy.

Answer 5

Yes it is, so if you have or some one you know has its best off to tell their/your parents strait away as they will only find out anyway.

I hope this helped

Answer 6

In MOST places it is illegal to have sex with a 13 year old.

Answer 7

Yes, it would be illegal.