If a 14 year old went out with an 18 year old would it be illegal?
2006-12-10 02:21:59 · 15 answers · asked by tinax3 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I guess that would depend on the legal age of your state. In the state I live in, yes it would be illegal. Because 18 is a legal age here. I would suggest you check with your state for legal age. Secondly, I am wondering why a 14 year old would want to date someone who is 18 anyway, you could not have much in common. I would advise you to stay in your own age range.
2006-12-10 02:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's illegal if they have sex, the parents of the 14 year old could file statutory rape charges on the 18 year old...Then, that person would have to register as a sex offender...
2006-12-10 10:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by snowflake 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't illegal to go out with someone. However, if sex comes into the picture then you are looking at the 18 yr old possibly facing statutory rape charges.
2006-12-10 10:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it could be contributing to the delinquency of a minor if the 18 year old engages the youngster into any kind of activity that is not parent approved. (such as crossing state lines, giving a ciggerette or alcohol, etc.) and it can go clear to statutory rape if any sexual activities occur.
2006-12-10 10:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by mastaocanasta 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
legal to see each other. not legal to have sex..the older one could go to jail for statutory rape if the parents found out, or if there was a pregnancy or if the younger one complained to the authorities.
2006-12-10 10:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but that 18 year old is going to jail if they have sex...
2006-12-10 10:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by cereal_killer034 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A minor needs consent from their parents; but if it's strictly a date, no sexual contact, then that's a civil matter. As soon as their is any touching of a genital or erogenous area (including touching the breast under clothing, or other such 'heavy petting') then this is sexual assault.
2006-12-10 11:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just "going out" violates no laws. That would require a sex act. At that point, you'd be talking statutory rape.
2006-12-10 10:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what state you live in and exactly what yall are going out to do.
2006-12-10 10:31:11 · answer #9 · answered by lyquidskye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they had sex it would be statutory rape in many states, it depends on what is considered the "age of consent" ,,,
2006-12-10 10:23:59 · answer #10 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋