Ok, I dont get this. If a 35 year old is dating a 12 year old, its illegal. But if its an 18 year old dating a 17 year old, its still illegal. Does anyone see a problem with that logic?
2007-01-10 07:37:45 · 12 answers · asked by prophetoftruth 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
That depends what state your in. Many states now the 18yr old with the 17 yr old is now legal.
2007-01-10 07:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by Geoff S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not illegal for a 17 and 18 year old to be together. Only if the one person under 16 is it illegal, or if there is a 3 year difference of age. For example a 16 year old can not have sex with a 20 year old. 16 is the age of consent in this state.
2007-01-10 15:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by Randa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think an 18 year old dating a 17 year old is illegal. I think for some of those laws, they have an age requirement like if there age is less than 2 years apart, its legal. Otherwise, it would be rediculous if I was like 10 days older but I was 18 and she was 17 for it to be illegal.
2007-01-10 15:43:08 · answer #3 · answered by someon09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, it's not illegal for anyone to "date" anyone -- it becomes illegal when sex is involved.
Second, in most states (in the US) there is an allowable difference in ages (usually 2-3 years, sometimes more) that makes it legal to have sex with someone under the "age of consent". So for example, if you are 19 and sleeping with a 16 year old it is not illegal, but if you're 20 it is.
2007-01-10 15:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not illegal for a 17 yr old and an 18 yr old to be together but yes I do see a problem having a 35 yr old molesting a 12 yr old kid !
2007-01-10 15:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by Angel Virgo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different scenario pal! If a guy is 35 dating a 12 year old, hes a child molester! A 18 yo dating a 17 yo is statutory rape!
2007-01-10 15:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a 17 year old have sex with a 18 year old, 18 year old will not get arrested for it. since their ages are close...also when they go to court and judges decide that not only their actual ages but their mental ages are close, it will be okay too.
2007-01-10 15:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by RetroBunny69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illegal doesnt always mean logical
2007-01-10 15:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lemme tell ya... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was just talking to someone about that the other day. It just seems like when it comes to the law of things some are good and other just suck.
2007-01-10 15:41:58 · answer #9 · answered by lex83201 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no problem with that..anyone under 18 is a minor..same case if u rob $10 and i rob $100,000 we are both guilty of robbery
2007-01-10 15:44:37 · answer #10 · answered by Jimmy k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋