Is it illegal for a 24 year old to date a 17 year old?

Answer 1

You can 'date' the 24 year old at any age. But to do anything sexual or intimate would be illegal until you are 18 (in the United States). Other countries may have different laws regarding this.

Answer 2

No, there are no laws against dating just regarding sex, where a minor have to have reached the age of consent in his/hers state. If the age difference is big though it's good if the couple have the minors consent for dating since one phone call is all it takes to report someone for statutory rape.

Answer 3

There are no laws about dating ages. There are laws about sexual contact. In most states and countries, 17 is legal, but there are a few places where it may still be a problem, depending on the relationship between the two individuals and even their genders. Make sure you know what the laws are for your area.

Answer 4

Yes, dating is legal. If any sexual activity takes place, however, there are various things, up to statutory rape, that the 24 year-old could be charged with.

Answer 5

Its all according to your state laws. Some states give age of concent at 16, others 18.

Answer 6

In the U.S. you are both adults, so long as you both consent to the relationship and no one is in anyway being forced, it is legal. So yes.