RE: I have a homosexual question and incest question?
July 5, 2014 at 3:31 pm
(This post was last modified: July 5, 2014 at 3:31 pm by Losty.)
(July 5, 2014 at 3:23 pm)Blackout Wrote: I have a question for you, is it true that the US establishes sentences that can go up to 25 years (in some cases even life in jail) for incestuous relationships? If this is true, it sounds stupid.
These kind of laws are regulated by each state. There is no federal regulation against incest. So it depends on where you live. I honestly don't know a lot about this as I've never taken much interest in the topic. But here is some copypasta to help you get started on your research.
"In the U.S., incest is regulated by state, not federal law, and every state has one or more laws banning this problematic behavior. And while states sometimes vary in defining the outer boundaries of who is considered “family” and the exact behaviors that are off-limits, the underlying goals or policy considerations remain consistent among states."
"Penalties for an incest conviction vary according to state law, but may include separation of family members (if a child is involved, the child may be placed in foster or other care), or a jail or prison term of several months to many years."
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/i...arges.html
