Can a 20 year old get into trouble for sleeping with a 16 year old?

Answer 1

That depends on the Age of Consent in the place where you live. In many states and countries it is 16, so it might be legal for you, but you should find out the age of consent in your state. Read some more about Age of Consent: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_age_of_consent_and_what_does_it_mean

Answer 2

Sleep, as in be in the same bed and fall asleep, dream and wake up refreshed, YES. There are no laws in any country that prevent people of any age or any sex to share a bed for the purposes of rest.

It would be ridiculous to regulate such things as how to sleep, for instance, in a tent, while camping, wouldn't it ?

I guess that there might be such ridiculous laws floating about in some countries somewhere, but most civilized nations agree that sleeping, besides being vital (research sleep deprivation) is an utterly benign activity that needs not be regulated in such manner.

However, what you refer to is having sexual contact and the answer must be that you are supposed to learn a little about The Age of Consent in your desired sleeping area. The laws of statutory rape, that is when the underage person agrees, but is not legally at the age of consent yet are quite complicated in different areas so, for safety, find out what is this age limit in your area.

The most common is 16, but it ranges from 14 to 22 or even more worldwide.

Answer 3

It is entirely possible that he could get into trouble. How much will depend on what the laws are in that jurisdiction. It is also possible that there is no legal issue at all, check the law carefully!

Answer 4

If the 16yo has reached age of consent in her state or there are close in age exemptions to the law, yes. Not otherwise.