We have changed the entry in our chart to reflect the confusion in Missouri. We are able to document the age of consent as 17 provided one person if over 21. We can't document anything in which both parties are over 14 but less than 17.
There is a huge gray area for those between the ages 14 and 20. I have talked to local law enforcement and some county prosecutors about these statutes and how they prosecute with them. The general consensus has seemed to be that 14 is legal for a 20 year old, but once you turn 21 it jumps to 17. It's really not clearly defined in the statutes though.
{| |- | The age of consent for sexual activity in Missouri is 17. Under that age there are a number of sexual crimes that could be charged. Read the specific laws to insure that you aren't doing anything that could get you in trouble! |}
Missouri has set it like about half the states at the age of 16. Some states have set it at 17 or even 18. There is no difference based on gender.
There are no laws about dating. There are laws about sexual activity.
Missouri has never made dating the subject of any laws. Sexual activity has specific laws that vary throughout the world. The age of consent in Missouri is 16, so I would not go below that.
There are no laws for dating in the US so it's up to the parents to decide.
Missouri has set it the age of consent at 16. Some states have set it at 17 or even 18. There is no difference based on gender.
There are no laws about dating. The issue is if you want to do more than just date. In that case, stay in Missouri!
The age of majority is 18 in Missouri.
16
There is no legal age to date in Australia, however the age of consent for intercourse is 16.
The legal gambling age for Missouri casinos and slot machines is 21.
21.
Legal drinking age in Missouri is 21
There is no legal age to date in North America. It's the parents choice.
It is 18.
The legal age for a minors (male and female) to engage in consensual sex in Missouri is 17. All other statutes regarding the AOC have been repealed.
the age is 18 and over
There are no laws about dating in any state. There are laws about sexual contact and in Missouri the age of consent is 17.