2007-03-20 02:45:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends where you are. In most jurisdictions in the world, no it is not illegal. There are, however, some countries (and some states within the US) where this would be illegal.
It can also depend on the relationship between the two people (meeting through friends often has a different age of consent than a teacher-student relationship, for example), and what sort of sex they are having (many jurisdictions have different ages of consent for sodomy or fellatio versus missionary sex).
If you want a brief summary of ages-of-consent around the world, the website http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm is a good place to start.
2007-03-20 02:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by Guy Norman Cognito 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess it would depend on the state you live. Consentual sex starts at age 16 meaning an adult the age of 50 can without legal consequences have sex with a child.
Now, the next question should be is a 16 or 17 year old responsible enough to accept all the consequences of the sexual act. There are consequences to all actions. Not only could a pregnancy come into play but STD's, and what's even more overlooked is the fact that a 16 year old is not mentally equipped to deal with the aftermath. Furthermore, most people are not mature enough for a sexual relationship until they reach the age of 30.
Does premarital sex often happens? Absolutely! And look at all the problems we have in our communities. My suggestion is that you get to know you before engaging in activities that can make lifelong changes that you may regret.
2007-03-20 10:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by fran 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not in the state of Mississippi. 17 is legal... I know when I met my fiance 3 years ago I was 17 and he was 28.
2007-03-20 09:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by lovepink317537 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes the 17 year old is a minor and the 23 year old could go to jail if prosicuted against.
2007-03-20 09:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by J C 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's according to the laws where you live.
It is the 23 year old that should know the laws and should be able to keep his zipper up, if not then, he should meet the long arm of the law.
Ignorance, of the law, is no excuse.
2007-03-20 09:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by Brotherhood 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes..Im assuming the seven-teen year old is you.Wich since your seven-teen and he is over eight-teen that makes him A adult and you a minor.Therefor it is illegal.The deal is you cant date someone thats four years older than you.But this guy is six and hes an adult and your a minor,It wouldn't matter if you were one day apart your still seven-teen and the next day your eight-teen it would still be illegal because of the adult gap.Honestly im fif-teen no offesne but get some brains .Oh and By the way,What the f u c k does being hot have to do with it?
2007-03-20 09:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
umm yea and the wording of youre question is kinda dumb..but when i was 16 i hooked up with a 23 year old and nothing ever happened so unless your parents know youll be fine
2007-03-20 09:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by ♥jonda♥sue♥ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the age of consent in your state. For example, in Kentucky, the age of consent is 16, so it would not be illegal.
2007-03-20 09:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by Heather Mac 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal in:
California
North Dakota
Oregon
Arizona
Florida
Wisconsin
Tennessee
Virginia
2007-03-20 09:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by Retired From Y!A 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Even if it's not illegal, it's stupid. That's why there are laws against statutory rape.
2007-03-22 01:29:59 · answer #10 · answered by Leah L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋