If a couple get married in one jurisdiction, then visit another where one or both of them is under the legal age of consent, is it legal for them to have sex in the second jurisdiction, or must they wait until them go home again, or until they move to another jurisdiction where the age of consent permits them to have sex? I'm interested in the answer either in a US or international context, or both. Thanks!
2007-04-21 03:07:32 · 9 answers · asked by 2kool4u 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There's nothing personal in this question. I don't live in Alabama and I'm not married to anyone. It's just a question that I thought of when reading the newspapers in the country I live in (not the US). There has been some controversy in my country over the relevant legislation and I'm just curious how it works in practice when this kind of issue arises. I wish people wouldn't jump to conclusions about the personal circumstances or motivations of people asking questions on this forum. Thanks.
2007-04-21 03:24:39 · update #1
The question is asked out of philosophical interest, i.e. in the context of the complicated and perhaps unintended consequences of making laws to restrict individual freedoms in the interests of other values (e.g. the protection of minors). Some related issues arise in the context of laws against bigamy, e.g. in regard to the legal status of persons who have been married in states where polygamy is legal (e.g. Muslim countries) and who then move to countries where it is prohibited. A similar issue might arise in the sphere of recreational drugs: e.g. if someone smokes cannabis in a country where it is legal and then fails an employment-related test in a country where it is illegal, they might conceivably have a case against their employer for sanctioning them for something that was not illegal when/where they did it.
2007-04-21 03:54:15 · update #2
you can have sex when ever you can talk the wife into it which is mabe 1 time a year if your lucky
if your maried you can do what ever you want except go to an r rated movie
2007-04-21 04:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
States must respect couples married in other states (which is why people were getting all upset over same sex weddings). So, if you are married in State A and then move to state B you are still married even if in state B you are under the legal age to get married. States must respect the legal decisions of other states.
The rape laws are different from state to state, but all depend upon non-consenting partners, and the age people are able to give consent. I would assume that a valid marriage certificate would (as long as both partners are still consenting, if law enforcement asks). Although if it were me. . . I just would not have sex outside the certifying state, but I'm quite risk averse.
For persons under 18 to marry you would need parental consent in most all states (see link). If you were married without consent you would be fine to be having sex anywhere you choose. If under 18 with a valid marriage certificate, and assuming both partners are consenting I would think you would have a golden ticket. Internationally I have no idea. You would be held by the particular laws of what ever country you were visiting, and that's a lot of research. . .
Please note I am not a lawyer. Do not take this answer to be your definitive answer as to your ability to be criminally immune to prosecution for statutory rape. It's a serious felony charge and should be researched beyond yahoo boards for more conclusive answers.
2007-04-21 03:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by Peetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its unlike they're particularly being compelled. If a church is accused of discrimination (not appearing a marriage ceremony for human beings of yet another ethnicity, faith, custom) could be fined between $500 and $a million,000. a minimum of this is how that's interior the state I stay in. Of coarse, what atheist desires to get married in a church? that could desire to be like a vegetarian getting married in a butcher's save.
2016-11-26 02:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in Alabama and you and your child bride should be okay. Just don't leave the Southern US during vacations and you two will be happy.
2007-04-21 03:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is soory if ur unhappy with the 1 u got divorce him.inlse u have kids then thats a diffrent story.
2007-04-21 03:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Isabel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait a minute......You're married and still having sex? I thought that was illegal.
2007-04-21 03:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by joker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who's gonna know?! Have sex anywhere you want!
2007-04-21 03:16:23 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really dont know why you want to know this.
2007-04-21 03:16:12 · answer #8 · answered by lowe442 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO YOU MAY NOT....EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-04-21 03:11:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋