Georgia Rape Defense Attorney - Frequently Asked Questions
What are potential punishments for a statutory rape conviction in Georgia?
According to Georgia law, a person under the age of 21 who is convicted of felony statutory rape will be sentenced to between one and 20 years in prison. However, if the perpetrator is 21 years of age or older, a statutory rape conviction carries a sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison and mandates registration as a sex offender.
A misdemeanor conviction for statutory rape usually involves up to a year in prison, probation, community service, and/or fines.
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