Its painfully obvious that some of the definitions weren't that well thought out. Or more likely, weren't thought out by terribly bright people.

Who pays the fine when both parties are 15 in the states that make that a crime (who's the "actor" in this instance)?

Some of the penalties are crazy harsh and it's scary how some of the definitions can be interpreted. Some definitions are obviously pretty clear-cut though.

Even first degree murder here in Canada carries a maximum sentence of 25 years. Multiple victims equals multiple concurrent convictions which is what I find messed up about the system up here.

But when you start to compare different crimes, it does seem like the penalty system in the US is a little messed up in terms of proportions. I wonder if things will ever be balanced out. That whole punishment fitting the crime thing doesn't seem to play too well in many cases.