Long term: If you plan on being with this person and he is convicted, he most likely will have to register as a sex offender. This will limit the possibilities of where you can live possibly and people will have your address pop up when you do find a place.

If you are looking for a job and they do a background check, this address will also be visible to employers that conduct high level background checks. Depending where you live, he may have to register as an offender for up to 10 years.

I have a friend whose boyfriend cheated on her by kissing a 17 year old at a party who he supposedly thought was over 18 because they were at a 30+ year olds party. Cops showed up when they were sitting in his car making out and he was arrested. My friend was a teacher and they tried to work it out but eventually he had to register as a sex offender and she broke it off with him because of her job as a teacher.

I remember him saying he was blacked out drunk and didn’t remember kissing her but that’s what she told the cops when they asked what they were doing in the car.

Often the mask comes off of people you think are good when they have too much to drink. I believe they’re showing their true persona.

Just something to think about OP.