is it the same everywhere? does it apply 2 dating 2? so if some1 finds out that i've slept with older man, what would happen, it's hard 2 prove, if at all possible. i dont get how it works. i'm 17 and currently dating a 24 years old. does it apply 2 same sex?
2006-07-17 10:05:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
this may help
cheers
the following chart is the age of consent in america
Sexual Consent Age Laws (USA)
This laws are for sexual consent in the United States only. As with any laws, these are subject to change. If you see two ages in one cell, that is because the age of consent is different for females and for males. Yes, that is stupid, but I didn't make these laws.
Although many young people are mature enough to know how to deal with the consequences of sex, some teens are not grown up enough to know that their actions have consequences. Age of consent laws are there to stop young people from being exploited by adults.
That is why you need to register to VOTE at age 18 and make your opinions heard! End of lecture.
USA by State:
Female/Male Male/Male Female/Female
Alabama 16 illegal illegal
Alaska 16 16 16
Arizona 18 illegal illegal
Arkansas 16 illegal illegal
California 18 18 18
Colorado 17 17 17
Connecticut 16 no current law no current law
District of C. 16 no current law no current law
Delaware 16(f)18(m) no current law no current law
Florida 18 illegal illegal
Georgia 16 16 16
Hawaii 16 no current law no current law
Idaho 16(f)18(m) illegal illegal
Illinois 17 17 17
Indiana 16 16 16
Iowa 14(f)18(m) no current law no current law
Kansas 16 illegal illegal
Kentucky 16 no current law no current law
Louisiana 17 illegal(under appeal)illegal(under appeal)
Maine 16 16 16
Maryland 16 no current law no current law
Massachusetts 16(f)18(m) illegal illegal
Michigan 16 illegal illegal
Minnesota 16 illegal illegal
Mississippi 16 illegal illegal
Missouri 17 illegal illegal
Montana 16(f)18(m) 18 18
Nebraska 17 no current law no current law
Nevada 16 18 18
New Hampshire 16 18 18
New Jersey 16 16 16
New Mexico 17 16 16
New York 17 17 17
North Carolina 16 illegal illegal
North Dakota 18 18 18
Ohio 16 no current law no current law
Oklahoma 16 illegal illegal
Oregon 18 18 18
Pennsylvania 16 16 16
Rhode Island 16 no current law no current law
South Carolina14(f)16(m) illegal illegal
South Dakota 16 no current law no current law
Tennessee 18 no current law no current law
Texas 17 illegal illegal
Utah 16(f)18(m) illegal illegal
Vermont 16 no current law no current law
Virginia 18 illegal illegal
Washington 16 16 16
West Virginia 16 no current law no current law
Wisconsin 18 18 18
Wyoming 16(f)18(m) no current law no current law
US Military 16 don't ask, don't tell don't ask,don't tell
USA Citizen Outside the USA 18 no current law no current law
Outside the USA, coming soon, stay tuned.
Source(s):
http://www.coolnurse.com/consent.htm...
2006-07-17 10:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember we are dealing with some pretty powerful emotions so changing the age probably won't make a difference. The desire to have sex isn't really affected by what the law books say; around about half of my friends had sex before they were "allowed" to by law and the other half followed on within a year or two. I think the UK and Australia (where I am from) and most countries are right at the age of 16 for consent. I think it is important for teens to know what they are getting themselves into and what the possible consequences are (which are pretty obvious). After the facts are provided, it is up to them to make informed decisions. There isn't a great deal more we really can do anyway.
2016-03-26 21:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws are different, not only country by country but state
by state. Although most states agree on the age of consent,
they don't always agree what that really means.
"Dating" is not sufficiently descriptive to be legally useful.
Some countries might consider "being in the unattended
presence of..." as a date. That is, if you were found alone,
even playing cards, it would be considered illegal.
However, not this country. The only thing the statutory
rape laws prevent you from doing is having sex. That is,
to be any kind of rape, sex must be involved.
In any case, make him wait for a year for sex. Tell him that you're
worth it. In any case, tell him that jail isn't all that its cracked
up to be and he probably wouldn't enjoy who he'd be
getting for dates in there.
People should be able to be alone together without having
sex. You may not like it, but you will live through it.
2006-07-17 10:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would be safe but it is illegal and if you were caught right now the other person may be put in jail or charged because your only a year away from being legal it may make no fdifference if it was 14 and 18 then the consequences would be alot worst but your safe at 17 and the same sex the rules do apply but not the same as two sex couples,so dont worry about it and just live your life
2006-07-17 10:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by treatau 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law varies everywhere. In most places, the younger person is not the one at risk according to the law. 17 is legal many places. The sex of the participants doesn't matter, although it can be difficult for two women to meet the legal definition of sex in many places.
If you are truly concerned, a local lawyer can tell you in about 1 minute what the law is where you live.
2006-07-17 10:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by Steve W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if I'm correct it's legal to have a four age difference here in the U.S too. But that's the limit. You're 17 so I think it's fine. When will you be turning 18?
2006-07-17 10:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by Athena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in Texas it's 3 years difference as long as both people are over the age of 13.
(21 - 18)
(20 - 17)
...etc
2006-07-17 10:10:07 · answer #7 · answered by nolyad69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
under the laws of the United States your boyfriend is a pedophile and can go to jail for a long time 18 is 18 not any younger
2006-07-17 10:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it applies to same sex. He (or she) would still get in trouble. Because of the gay stereotypes, she may get in more trouble than a 24 yo guy would.
2006-07-17 10:08:20 · answer #9 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only laws we have here in California is that the person needs to be 18 or older to engage in sexual intercourse.....doesn't matter what the age difference is.....you HAVE to be 18 or older or its just illegal.
2006-07-17 10:08:21 · answer #10 · answered by 1981 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋