Is it legal for a 19 year old to date a 15 year old in the state of New Hampshire?

Answer 1

Though "dating" may not be an issue...what COULD result from the date may be.

The threshold for sex with a minor in MOST states is 16 and as such if the 19 year old engages in sexual conduct with the 15 year old....there are serious consequences.

Best wishes.

Answer 2

The law is different from state to state on this subject. If it involves a sexual encounter without the consent of the parents I think you begin to get into "To Catch a Predator" type issues. The best way to go about it would be to consult an attorney I'm sure before you put yourself in harms way.

Answer 3

§ 2C:14-2(a) Aggravated Sexual Assault Any person who engages in sexual penetration with any person under 13; or, any person engages in sexual penetration with a person 13 or older but under 16 and defendant is related to victim, or is in a position of authority as to victim, or is a legal guardian of victim. (Crime of First Degree).

§ 2C:14-2(b) Sexual Assault Any person who engages in sexual contact with any person under 13 and where defendant is at least 4 years older than victim; or, any person engages in sexual penetration with a person 16 or older but under 18 and defendant is related to victim, or is in a position of authority as to victim, or is a legal guardian of victim; or, any person engages in sexual penetration with a person at least 13 but under 16 and the defendant is at least 4 years older than victim. (Crime of Second Degree).

§ 2C:14-3(a) Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact Any person who engages in sexual contact with a person 13 or older but under 16 and defendant is related to victim, or is in a position of authority as to victim, or is a legal guardian of victim. (Crime of Third Degree).

§ 2C:14-3(b) Criminal Sexual Contact Any person who engages in sexual contact with a person 16 or older but under 18 and defendant is related to victim, or is in a position of authority as to victim, or is a legal guardian of victim; or, any person engages in sexual contact with a person at least 13 but under 16 and the defendant is at least 4 years older than victim. (Crime of Fourth Degree).

§ 2C:14-5 No Defense For Mistake as to Age The defendant’s reasonable belief that the victim was above the age stated for the offense is not a defense to any of the above charges.

based on the above, the exact answer is no. Also, even having sex with a 25 year-old may not be a crime depending on the exact birthdays of the parties involved.