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Originally Posted by CandleInTheDark
If there is not a victim, that is, the younger party at no point feels victimized, then how is there a case?
/Devil's Advocate
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Ever wonder why criminal cases are
The People vs. Joe Pedophile and not
Little Susie Derkins vs. Joe Pedophile? Because it is the State that has been wronged (or perceived to have been). Yeah, I know it doesn't make much sense when you think about it, but that's how it is. The State can pursue legal action against Joe even if Susie doesn't feel victimized. I'm sure a legally trained mind could better illuminate this for us.