2006-08-13 16:37:47 · 19 answers · asked by N!cky 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
i ask because one of my friends is dating a boy who is 18 (my friend is only 15)
2006-08-13 16:57:46 · update #1
Consensual sex between people defined by the laws of their state as underage. It's rather more complicated than people think. If you're an 18 year old and have sex with a 13 year old , it's statutory rape in most states. The "age of consent" is usually 16, sometimes as high as 18 , in most states.
Go here: www.ageofconsent.com - if it isn't blocked lately by the Censors.
2006-08-13 16:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to state, but it's usually when someone who is 18 or over, has sex with someone under 18. It can also be applied when both parties are under 18, but there is a greater than 2 year age difference between the two. Check with your local state laws to see what it is in your state.
Hope this helps!
2006-08-13 16:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any type of sexual contact with some one under the age of legal consent in the state the person is in. Michigan legal consent is 16 other states are lower and others higher to play it safe stay with some one over the age of 18
2006-08-13 16:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's having sex with someone who is considered too young, by law, to legally consent to sex. In most states, the age of consent is 16, but it can be 17 or 18.
2006-08-13 16:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by some chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the crime of having sex (not defined Bill Clinton style, but fairly broadly) with someone below legal age. The legal age varies from state to state but is often 18. Although it may seem to be a victimless crime (and sometimes really is), you can still get in a lot of trouble for it.
2006-08-13 16:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a fancy word , When an person above 18 does it with someone less than 18 .
2006-08-13 16:41:33 · answer #6 · answered by OverDose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Statutory" means that it is written in a statute or law. It is when a minor has sex with an adult, usually willingly, but the adult is still considered a "rapist". Minors cannot consent to sex since the law states that only adults have the maturity to commit themselves to such a thing.
2006-08-13 16:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by Signilda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is where a man or woman that is over 18 has sex with a man or woman that is under the age of 18 and it can get people in some serious trouble.
2006-08-13 16:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by psycholilblondegirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when an under age person has sex with someone over 18. even if you both wanted it, you would have to get permisson from your parents but if you were 17 when you guys did it and now your 18 they can't be charged for anything.
2006-08-13 16:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by sillygirlrini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having sex with someone who cannot legally give mutual consent for it. Minors are the number one but some mentally ill patients fall into this catagory as well.
2006-08-13 16:46:01 · answer #10 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋