They can and they did. She was 17 when I was charged, but she was always over the age of consent. It is a different law that is designed to stop exploitation.

We were stopped at an airport and questions were asked.

I can as well. I don't blame the cops really it is the whole situation. The fact that this can occur without anyone trying to understand the relationship and the consequences.

That is so sad. I know from my own current situation "waiting for the verdict" is almost unbearable, especially the longer it drags on.

Thanks Athena, I am sorry you are waiting as well.

I was finding for a little bit it got better because the time left seemed more bearable, but now as it closes in it is getting worse. I know there is a real chance I will be convicted even though all is well, and that really scares me.

What verdict are you waiting for?

I have three at present (perhaps not technically "verdicts" but I view them as such). One - a lawsuit in which I am co-defendant with my employer (wrong place, wrong time, wrong client). Although I'm told i have a very good case - lots of notes, no wrongdoing by me, etc, losing would wipe me out several times over. It has been going on since 2006 and i'm told could drag on for 10 years.

This is complicated by number two - ongoing divorce proceedings in which my ex has threatened to get spousal support from ME. Just timing really. I had a good job at the time of the separation, he didn't. But that's only because he didn't want to work for a living - he has the exact same professional qualifications as me. To add insult to injury, I paid ALL the bills and ALL the childcare. The fact I can prove he wasn't a stay at home dad and made no contribution in time or money for five years is completely disregarded by the lawyers.

Three, a more recent problem - my employer is demanding all my disability income back over the past year because they found a loophole to get out of paying it. They admit I qualify medically, they just don't want to pay it. I saw this potential problem and addressed it up front with HR. I got the HR rep who I cleared it with on tape recently admitting we had the discussion up front that there would be no problem. My employer doesn't know this yet. I think I will catch them on tape trying to deny it and then I hope that will bury them.

I don't think any of this would result in jail time (unless I do something stupid and they throw me in jail for attempted suicide:confused:)

Wow. That sucks. I a sorry all that is going on. I am mid divorce as well and getting no child support and only flack from my wife.

I hope it all works out.

Thanks. Sorry about your divorce. Sounds like you've found true love this time, that will make it all worth it.

Thanks. I truly believe I have.