They can if the age of consent is 17 or less in their state.
In Florida, the legal age of consent is 18, so it could be considered illegal for a 20 year old to engage in intimate activity with a 17 year old. It is important to be aware of the laws regarding age of consent to avoid any legal issues.
There are no laws that would prevent a 17 and a 20 year old from dating.
In Florida, it is legal for a 17-year-old to date a 20-year-old as long as there is no sexual activity involved.
then the 17 year old needs to press charges so the 20 year old will get charged and stop
That is Perfectly Fine
You can't. Wait till the 17 year turns 18 years old. Otherwise, the 20 year old might be raping the 17 year old according to law.
If the 17 year old has permission of the parents. They have to be 18 without permission.
Lived in Florida all my life. I believe that the Florida Statutory Law is if you are 24 intimate with a 16 - 17 year old or younger it is a 2nd degree felony. You can look up Florida Statue 794.05
No, you can not leave home at 17 to move in with a 20 year old male.Because, the 20 year old could go to jail for being 3 years older than the 17 year old.
No. At 17 you are still a minor. The 20 year old is an adult and can be charged with rape of a minor. You will not be an adult until 18.
yes
Only with parents permission.