Laws vary by state, but a common age of consent is 16. Engaging in sexual behaviors with someone under the age of consent is illegal and will be treated as criminal sexual conduct.

Is falling in love with a minor illegal?

A Romeo and Juliet law makes it legal for a minor to have sex with someone as long as both parties are around the same age. In California, however, its always illegal to have sexual intercourse with a minor, even if both parties are minors.

Is it illegal for someone to date a minor?

It is illegal to have sexual contact, which can include touching or caressing, with a minor. There is an exception which generally allows parties who are both still in high school, AND the age difference between them is less than 1 year (365

Is it illegal to have an online relationship with a minor?

It is Illegal to Use the Internet to Arranging a Meeting with a Minor for Sexual Purposes. Under California Penal Code Section 288.4, it is illegal to arrange a meeting with a minor or a person you believe to be under the age of 18 for the purpose of lewd and lascivious sexual conduct.

Is it illegal to ERP with a 17 year old?

Same as serving alcohol in the U.S. to someone who is 20 and a half. Logical or not, its against the law. If you are also 16 or 17 youre probably fine indulging in sexual talk or activity with a 17 year old, on or offline, but otherwise nooooope. The age of consent is different in different countries though.

Can minors go to jail for sending dirty pictures?

If anyone is found possessing or distributing sexually explicit images of a minor, including minors, will be prosecuted under child pornography laws, possibly with 100 years to life in prison. In 2009, a law was passed making it a crime to send sexually explicit photos of a minor via text message.