State laws determine what is illegal and what is not when it pertains to a relationship between an adult (usually anyone over 18) and a minor (any person under 18.) Consensual sexual relationships between minors and adults are determined by the age of consent laws for the state in which the act occurs. All states have other existing laws that relate to such a relationship for which an adult can be charged and prosecuted if the situation warrants. Some charges possible are, sexual misconduct, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, corrupting the morals of a minor, contributing to the truancy of a minor, etc. And in some instances the serious felony charge of statutory rape. The purpose behind such laws is to insure the safety of minor persons from being exploited by those persons who are considered legal adults. If such laws did not exist it would be much more difficult for authorities to charge and prosecute persons who harm children regardless of the circumstances.
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In Alabama is it illegal for a 16 year old girl to have a relationship with a guy over 18 years old?
It depends on what you mean by relationship. I'm assuming you mean a sexual relationship and I think it's illegal in all states if one person is 18 or over and the other is under 18.
In the state of Florida is it legal for a 16 yr old and a 20 yr old to be consensually intimate?
no, if one person in the relationship is under 18 and one is over 18 then is it illegal
What ages could date without being illegal in Michigan?
two people under 18, or two people over 18 but not one person under 18 and one person over
Is it illegal for a person over eighteen to date a person under eighteen?
Yes it is because when you hit the age 18 you are considered a adult and a person under 18 is considered a child so therefore that is against the law.
Is it illegal to cyber with someone under age?
It depends on the state and country but in most cases it is illegal to have ANY sexual relations with a minor if the other person is over 18
Is it Illegal in Michigan for a relationship with a 17 year old female and 21 year old male?
There is no law prohibiting this unless the older person is in a position of authority over the younger person. (such as a teacher, counsellor, coach, etc) In such case it is against the law if the younger person is under the age of 18.
Is it illegal to go out with a guy 5 years older than you?
yes it is illegal, If the person is over 18 and you are under 18. If you are both over or both under 18 then its fine, some people have a bigger difference. You may not get arrested for dating them, but if you do much more you can be.
Is cigarette use legal or illegal?
it is illegal if you are under the age of 18 but it is not illegal if you are over the age of 18
Is tobacco illegal for people under 18?
Sales of tobacco to children under the age of 18 are illegal in all Australian states and territories.It is also illegal for a person over 18 to give a child under 18 cigarettes or tobacco products. It is not, however, illegal for a person under 18 to purchase cigarettes (only the shop owner is prosecuted), and there is no restriction on the possession and consumption of tobacco for those under 18. The smoking age varies among states and territories but 18 to purchase.
Is it illegal to invade a person's Email and answer that Email as if you were the person who was supposed to receive the Email?
depends if the persons under or over 18 if they are under a parent may but if they are over 18 they yes it is illigeal invasion of privicay.
How do you make a relationship work if its illegal?
Illegal? If so, then you need to make it legal and above board for your relationship to last. This is because honesty and integrity win over sneaking around.
IS it illegal to date someone over eighteen if you are under eighteen?
No, but in most states it is technically illegal to have sex.
Are there illegal drugs in cigarettes?
Only if the person smoking is under the age of 18. Cigarettes are 100% legal for anyone over the age of 18 in America.
How do you get out of relationship?
Tell the other person it's over.
What is a consensual relationship?
A consensual relationship is when both people consent to being in it. For this to happen they must both be over the age of consent, which is the age in your state when it is legal to have sex.A child (that is, someone under-age) can not consent to sex. It is always illegal and the punishments are very strict.
How do you get over a love hate relationship?
move on to the next person
Is a consensual relationship with a minor legal?
No, it is not. A sexual relationship with a minor is illegal. It is legally impossible for a relationship with someone under the age of consent to be "consensual". A minor, or a child (because that is how the law regards them) cannot consent to sex. If there is an age limit for minor in your state that is older than the age of consent, then a sexual relationship with a minor over the age of consent is legal.
Is everyone over 18 on Facebook?
No, Not everyone most people are under 18!! And that is illegal!!
Is it illegal for a girl under 18 to date a girl over 18?
No, there are no laws about dating.
Is it illegal to watch naked people on webcam online?
No, as long as you are over 18, and the person on the webcam is over 18.
How do you stop a relationship?
tell the person that it is over and want to be just friends
Is skoal illegal?
It is illegal if you are under 18 since it is tobacco. But as long as you are over 18, it's not illegal anywhere as far as I know. I would say if cigarettes are legal where you are, so is skoal.
Is nos illegal?
Nos is illegal and is extremely flammable. If you're pulled over and the police check under your hood and see Nos they will confiscate your car.
Is tattoo parties legal in Louisiana?
if they are under 18 the answer is yes it is illegal ... But if they are over 18 they are legal
How do you know when a relationship should be over?
A relationship is usually over when you get in a fight or it just doesn't feel right. If someone is cheating on you, that person will have a choice between you and the other.
