I am not a teenager by the way. I was just wondering about this, since i always hear about adults being convicted with a statutory rape crime with a teenager, and i was curious as to how the law would apply in the above question that i just asked. Any sort of help would be much appreciated, thanks!
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October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No. But pay attention to your elders. Use a frign condom, cuz pullin out wont work.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No, I believe its statutory rape when one person is below 18 and the other is above. The legal age to have sex is between
14-17 but can be as low as 12.
I researched it and got some info:
Statutory Rape: (3 possibilities) Usually: someone over the age of consent having sex with somebody who has not yet reached the age of consent. More Commonly: a person at or over the age of majority having sex with somebody under the age of consent. Can Also Mean: a person at or over the age of majority having sex with someone who has not yet reached the age of majority or having sex with some one who is 4 or more years younger
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no..dont think so
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No, but it would probably still be illegal since they are both minors.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no, they’re both the same age
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
fuck no thats not rape
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
I’m pretty sure it depends on the state. I think it’s considered statutory rape in Georgia; I lived there for a year, and I vaguely remember something about that.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no, because both teenagers were minors. statutory rape is a precident put in place to stop adults from manipulating children into having sex with them.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no, they’re the same age.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No statutory rape is when an adult has consensual sex with a minor. If it is two minors there is no crime.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no i dont think so i think one has to be 2 years older than the other, or one has to be over 18, might depend on the state
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No, because they’re both minors. Statutory rape only occurs between a minor and an adult (18+ in most states).
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No… statutory rape would mean one is older than the other.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no. it was consentual and one wasnt over 18.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no i dont think so!
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Id have to say no. Because their both the same age.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no because it’s not against there own will
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No…. I looked it up and it has to be an adult with an underaged person.
Different states have different consensual age limits and I don’t think any go to the age of 15
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No. But, you should check your state laws because each state is different. Also, make sure you use protection. I don’t care what state you’re in no 15 year old is ready for the consequences of sex.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
I think it depens on the state you live in.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
no, they are both minors, however.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
ok if your over the age of 18, and your having sex with someone under the age of 18
don’t do that no no no! it is called child molestation, and you can get put away for a long time for that.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
One person has to be old
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No, its called different things in different states, but ILLEGAL.
sexual misconduct usually. A 15 year old cannot consent to sex, doesnt matter to whom
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
I don’t believe so if they are the same age…Unless someone is forcing that person against their will or if their is a age difference like 15 and 18 or something like that!
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
are you the adult that has sex with a 15yr old???
yes it is considered statutory rape…16 is the age where they can make their own decisions…in most states that is..
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
The statutory rape law exists to prevent adults from preying on teenagers. Two teenagers underage wouldn’t face charges.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
NO CAUSE ONE IS NOT OVER THE AGE OF 18 AND THE BOTH AGREED TO IT THERE JUST TWO KIDS GETTING IT ON
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
The cut off age is 16, seeing as they are both under 16 it wouldnt be considered i dont think.
Basically 16 means that the parents can charge the boy/girl with rape if they think they should, but it doesnt happen that often
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
As long as they are the same age then it wouldn’t be considered statutory rape. They have to be a certain age difference. Like, I think at 15 you have 2 years older 16 3 years and 17 4 years and obviously it doesn’t matter once you turn 18.
The age ranges were just an estimate, as it’s been so long since I’ve had to deal with the age thing, but I know that it does work like that.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Yes, I believe that this could be rape if the parents found out and then take you to court…
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Nope. One party has to be 18 and the other has to be older than the minor (under 18) for it to be statutory rape. No rape there. Good luck if the luck is needed.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
It depends on the states laws…as they vary widely from state to state. Many states that I am familiar with have rules that declare it based on an age difference. Using your example, it would not be statutory rape because they are the same age. But if they were two years apart or greater, then it would be. In that example, if a high school senior 17 or 18 had consensual sex with a freshman or sophomore 14 or 15…the senior would be taking a serious risk.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
It is not only possible, it has happened. It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally a government prosecutor will charge two underage individuals with the crime if the prosectuor feels that it is warranted.
Prosecution for such crimes doesn’t depend on whether a family wants to file a criminal complaint, but rather depend on whether or not the government wants to take up such a case. The reason for this is just because they both consented doesn’t mean that they had the legal right to do so, and is viewed in a similar situation as underage drinking.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Frankly, it worries me a little that you are asking this question. What do you have on your mind?
But to answer it, no, two teenagers can do pretty much whatever they want. The trouble comes when one, usually the guy, is a little older than the other. I knew one guy who started dating this girl when he was 17 and she was 15. They had sex all the time. no big deal. But her parents didn’t approve and the day he turned 18 they called the cops and had him arrested. And yeah, he did some time for it. Not too long in jail but he got a five year probation and he’ll have a sex crime on his record for the rest of his life.
I don’t know you and I don’t know what you may be thinking about. But my advise is, forget it.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
For the most part I don’t believe it would be illegal since both are under age, but it would depend on the state they lived in. Each state has it’s own laws and regulations on this sort of thing.
If one of them were over the age of 18 then it would be another story, for Illinois I believe the age of consent is 16 in that sort of situation
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
The term statutory rape generally refers to sex between an adult and a sexually mature minor past the age of puberty. By this definition itself, it’s not a statutory rape. Also, it’s not a regular rape either because it was "consensual". Consent is a defense to any rape claims.
However, those teenagers could be convicted of fornications (engaging in sexual activities before marriage) in jurisdictions where such law is recognized like Virginia.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No. Statutory rape occurs when a juvenile under a specific age (the state has determined that they are too young to be able to decide to have sex with an adult) has sex with a legal adult. there are usually a couple of different "degrees" as well, depending on the age of the child. for example, in my state, any juvenile under the age of 17, but over the age of 14 that has sexual relations with a adult is statutory rape 2nd degree. If the juvenile is under the age of 14 you are talking statutory rape 1st degree (much worse).
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Age of consent
Main article: Age of consent
Age of consent is the age at which an individual can legally consent to intercourse without qualification. There are qualified circumstances in which sexual relations with a person under the age of consent are not a crime (or constitutes a less serious crime). The most common such qualifications are that both parties to the act are minors, or that the person to be charged is legally married to the minor or close in age to the minor.
In many jurisdictions, age of consent is interpreted to mean mental or functional age.[3][4][5]As a result, victims can be of any chronological age if their mental age makes them unable to consent to a sexual act. [6][7][8][9] Other jurisdictions, such as Connecticut, eliminate the legal concept of "mental age" and treat sex with a mentally incapacitated person as a specific crime.
The parameters of sexual crimes against persons under the age of consent are sufficiently diverse to make generalizations difficult. A complete and detailed list of such laws in North America is contained in Ages of consent in North America.
Laws vary[10] in their definitions of statutory rape; some states make exceptions when the older person is also young or of a similar age, or if he or she marries the minor before the act of sexual intercourse or before being charged with the offense.[citation needed]
Some critics[who?] contest the legal characterization of unlawful, non-forced sexual contact as "rape" or "sexual assault."[citation needed]
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
No, for it to be statutory rape one has to be an adult and the other a minor. In the case you just described it is just two teens playing at being grown up, they need parental guidance or a swift kick in the butt to put them on the right tract.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
The thought of two kids doing that turns my stomach but I don’t think they would get into trouble with the law, however, on the other hand, their parents wouldn’t be to happy.
Below I have listed some website that you can do some research in-order to find out your answer. I do believe each state has underage laws that they go by. Most states punish underage preteens for having sex (even if it is consensual between the two. But both teen must be close in age, if they’re not, then the oldest will get in trouble if they are caught or told on. There is a law called ‘corruption of a minor’ that is enforced a lot of times.
Anyway, I hope this helps you, checkout the sites.
And remember virginity is a beautiful thing and once it is gone you can never get it back again. Save yourself, boys will respect you and girls will be jealous
Good Luck~!
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
I know in California, it is now 18 years of age. Yes I said it, 18. Though it is consensual, the parents can still file a charge. Don’t know if that’s federal or just in that state. I heard it in a lecture from my political science professor, but forgot whether it’s California or for the entire nation.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
statutory rape is only when either the girl or guy is older than the legal age and has sex with a minor.