Statutory rape law in NC?

Question

Does anyone know the Statutory rape law in NC. My friend is 21 and is dating a 16yr old. He "claims" they never had sex but im no idiot. They have been dating for a year now. I was just curious about the North Carolina law, what is the legal age of consent in North Carolina when the man is 21 or older?

Answer 1

Sex Laws in NC

First Degree Rape [GS 14-27.2(1), Class B1 felony]
Vaginal intercourse with victim under age 13 by defendant at least age 12 and 4 years older.

First Degree Sexual Offense [GS 14-27.4(a)(1), Class B1 felony]
Sexual acts (not vaginal intercourse) with victim under age 13 by defendant at least age 12 and 4 years older.

Statutory Rape by 13, 14 or 15 year old [GS 14-27.7A, Class B1 or C felony]
Vaginal intercourse or sexual act with 13, 14 or 15 year old by defendant 5 years older (Class C felony) or by defendant at least 6 years older (Class B1 felony).

Indecent Liberties with a Child (adult perpetrator) [GS 14-202.1, Class F felony]
Indecent and lewd acts with a child under age 16 by a defendant at least 5 years older.

Intercourse and Sexual Offense with Certain Victims [GS14-27.7(a), Class E felony]
Vaginal intercourse or sexual act by caretaker with a minor residing in the home, or by an agent of an institution or person having custody of a victim of any age.

Indecent Liberties with a Child (juvenile perpetrator) [GS 14-202.2, Class 1 misdem.]
Indecent and lewd acts by a defendant under age 16 with a victim at least 3 years younger than the defendant.

Indecent Liberties with a Student [GS 14-202.4, Class I felony or A1 misdemeanor]
Indecent and lewd acts by a teacher, administrator, or coach with a student at the same school, when the perpetrator is 4 or more years older than the victim (Class I felony) or less than 4 years older (Class A1 misdemeanor).

Intercourse and Sexual Offense with Certain Victims (schools) [GS14-27.7(b)]
Vaginal intercourse or sexual act by a teacher, administrator, or coach with a student at the same school, when the perpetrator is 4 or more years older than the victim (Class G felony) or less than 4 years older (Class A1 misdemeanor).

Computer Solicitation of a Child [GS 14-202.3, Class I felony]
Computer solicitation of a child for sexual purposes by a perpetrator at least 16 with a victim under age 16 and at least 3 years younger than the perpetrator.

Answer 2

The age of consent in North Carolina is 16.

Answer 3

Its rape. If he is over 18 and there is more than a 2 year difference between the two, I think it classifies as such. What does a 21 year old have in common with a 16 year old besides sex, anyway?

Answer 4

I live here in NC but I think it is rape as their is a 5 year age difference. Do a search on yahoo for laws in NC or something like that!!!

Answer 5

The age of consent in NC is 16. So your friend is super sketchy, but not breaking the law.

Answer 6

i am not sure what the law is in NC but i know the law for all over is if you are over 21 and they are under 16, it is statutory rape. but once you are 21, who ever you have sex with has to be 18 and over

Answer 7

Statutory rape ( I think) is when you take an under age over state line.

Answer 8

Not right, but go online and look under "age of consent laws" different in each state.

Answer 9

well i dont know but i know the age here in newark ohio your not aloud to date anyone 4 yrs older than you only if the parents say yes to it

Answer 10

if ur 16 then u can date who ever u want to. the same rules apply here in GA.