Can a 16 year old date a 30 year old?

It is not statutory rape unless there is a position of authority involved. That said, it is just plain crazy! Dating is not regulated by law but...

It is the age of the person in the picture at the time the picture was taken that determines whether it is child porn.

Jay has already given a thorough answer. It appears you have a legal defense if charged. You should contact a local criminal defense attorney and...

Can they have sex? Yes. Is it statutory rape if they do? No. Is it a good idea? Probably not. Dating is not regulated by law. Sexual conduct...

The 18-year-old needs to be talking with a lawyer, there, now. Legally a 16-year old cannot consent. Her parents cannot consent. Does that mean...

If you were charged with a felony, could you be convicted of a misdemeanor?

This is something he needs to be discussing with his own criminal defense lawyer, there, now. "Lesser-included-offenses" are very law and fact...

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There is a four-year close in age exception for 16-year-olds. If the age of consent is 17, then it is not statutory rape. However, as a parent,...

My friend she is 19. Her boyfriend is 16. If he got her pregnant could she still go to jail???

The age of consent appears to be 16 so it would not be statutory rape. Does not mean it is a good idea.

Can a 23 year old male have sex with a 16 year old girl in MN? Age of consent is 16, but is the 7 year difference a factor?

Legal, probably. Smart, not. Dating is not regulated by law. Sexual conduct (not just intercourse) is. - Holding hands = not a problem - Going...

You should prepare to be a mother for longer than you've been alive. He should do likewise. Your boyfriend may be changed with statutory rape. It...