It is the age of the victim and not the offense that defines their legal status. Seventeen years of age qualifies as a minor in ALL jurisdictions - UNLESS - they have previously petitioned the court and been granted emancipation.
Unfortunately yes. The only reason being that a seventeen year old is still a minor. On the other hand, if you are an emancipated minor then the answer would be no.
No, a minor cannot adopt another minor. And most jurisdictions don't allow adoption under the age of 21.
yes
He can. It is called Assault on a Minor, and the 17-year-old, while technically a minor himself, is of the age of consent according to the justice system.
Yes, a 17 year old is still a minor. You must reach the age of majority, normally 18, but could be 19 or even 21.
A 17 year old is a minor unless emancipated in the US. Whether the child has children of her own is irrelevant. As a minor, the child's parents control where she lives.
No, they are still a minor. The parents are responsible for the child until they reach 18.
Yes, But as a minor they will likely need their parents to countersign the application ofr coverage.
Yes. A 17 year old is still a minor and the parents or guardians are responsible for his/her actions.
Nowhere in the US, unless you have been declared an emancipated minor by the court, in which case you wouldn't be asking the question. In some states, you can do so if you prove you are pregnant and a judge grants permission.
17-year-old is the correct way.
Yes dating is legal as long as the parents are OK with it. For sex the minor have to have reached the age of consent in his state.