We broke up last night because he had seen something on the news about a 17 year old guy was dating a 15 year old girl and the parents pressed charges. i just want him to know that theres nothing to worry about. if there is no law against us dating.
2007-06-12 03:11:30 · 21 answers · asked by green bean 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
there is not laws about dating only laws abut having sex, as far as i know. for it is not legal t have sex if you are a minor
2007-06-12 03:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i believe the law is regarding statuatory rape. when you are 18 and 16, he will be an adult and you will still be a minor (legally speaking), since there is more than 2 years age difference, if you have sex, or any sexual touching of any kind, he could be prosecuted for statuatory rape, even if you agreed and went along with it. the law is in place to protect minors from being manipulated or tricked into having "Consenting" sex with adults. It is a serious offense and jail time could be around 10 years if he were convicted.
Again, this is only a factor if you are having sex or getting sexual, it doesn't mean you cant date, hang out together etc. And your parents would have to press charges for anything to happen.
I suggest you find your state's official website and traverse the links to the state law, its a bit teadeous but you should be able to find your states specific laws regarding adults and minors (look under statuatory rape)
2007-06-12 10:19:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries. If he under 17 and either or 3 year difference you have no worries. You can legally date.
2007-06-12 10:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by aintlifegrand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is some info for ALL the states:
http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov/titlex/statutory%20rape_state%20laws_lewin.pdf
Colorado, where I am, has a 4 years older and under 15 law. You two should be ok, in general.
EDIT!! ...depending on which state you are in!
2007-06-12 10:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by waltzme2heaven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the papers about the 17 YO guy who just spent two year in prison after having consentual oral sex with a 15 year old.
2007-06-12 10:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by Devdude 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's not the dating but having sex that parents press charges.
2007-06-12 10:14:23 · answer #6 · answered by Deb S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok there is no laws against him dating you only if he is 18 then there will be a issue cause he is legal and your not so yall r safe till he is 18 , also if yall have sex when he is 18 then ur parents can charge him with stagatory rape. so just be CAREFUL !!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-12 10:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by victoria d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17 and 15, no....nothing will happen....30 and 15, there is an issue...not an issue to me but that can be held against.
2007-06-12 10:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by tsf_michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can date him... but when hes 18 u will need to check with ur parents... only they can press charges.. if they think hes ok for u then its fine
2007-06-12 10:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by kitttkat2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boyfriend is correct, he is considered an adult in the eyes of the law and he could go to jail. If he were to be convicted then he would go to jail and be labeled a sex offender for the rest of his life.
2007-06-12 10:14:33 · answer #10 · answered by Summer B 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on where you live, and if your parents will press charges.
2007-06-12 10:14:04 · answer #11 · answered by Small Town Gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋