Is it illegal to be 18 and date a minor?
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Is it illegal to be 18 and date a minor?
Note that if a person is 18 years of age or older, and he/she has sexual intercourse with a minor, that person breaks the age of consent law and can be prosecuted for a crime – typically for statutory rape, per Penal Code 261.5.
Is marriage under 18 legal in US?
In the United States, the age of sexual consent varies by state, territory/district or federal law and typically ranges from 16 to 18 years. In some states, it is possible for a minor to legally marry even if they are below the age of consent in that state.
Is it legal to be married at 17?
The marriage age is now 18 for both sexes. The consent of at least one parent or guardian is required for a person aged 16 or 17 to get married. Males at the time of marriage must be at least 18 years of age, while females aged 16–17 can marry with the consent of at least one parent or guardian.
What states can you marry at 12?
Most states have a minimum marriage age for minors with parental consent, ranging from 12-17 years old. California and Mississippi, however, do not have minimum ages for minors to be allowed to marry with parental consent.
