I am going to turn 17 in about 2 months and this guy i like is 20 and is going to be 21 in jan.We really want to date but has decided to wait until I am at least 17.I was just wondering what is the age of consent in New York?And once I reach that age of consent will i be ok if we date?Will he get in trouble?Not that I am thinking abouit sex or anything but could we have sex once i reach that age of consent?Will he get into trouble if we have sex?Thank you in advance
2007-09-02 18:43:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm confused.....one said I could sleep with him and then the next said I can't........
2007-09-02 19:42:34 · update #1
You can have sex at 17, you can date him anytime. Does your mother know and approve?
2007-09-02 19:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by DeborahDel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The age of consent in New York is 17.
If the younger party is under 15 and the perpetrator is at least 18, this constitutes a 2nd degree sexual offense. However, if the older party is less than 4 years older than the victim, this may constitute an affirmative defense. Affirmative defenses are those in which the defendant introduces evidence which negates criminal liability.
In other words, being that near the same age means it's ok.
2007-09-03 19:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can date him but you cant sleep with him yet But my question is what is a 20 year old doing hanging out with a 16 year old
2007-09-03 01:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by tap158 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
and what is a 16 year old doing hanging out with a 20 year old? Gross.
2007-09-03 01:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may date...do not penetrate
2007-09-04 13:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋