Michigans Romeo and Juliet law is codified in Michigan Complied Laws 750.520e(a). This law says that if someone is under 16 years old and engages in sexual contact with someone four years older or less, it is not a crime.
Can a 16 year old catch a case for dating a 14 year old?
In general, it is not illegal in most states to date a 14 year old. Problems arise when the relationship turns sexual. Then there could be very serious criminal issues
Can a 16 year old date a 15 year old Michigan?
In Michigan, a person must be at least 16 years old in order to engage in consensual sex with an adult. Individuals who are 15 years old or younger in Michigan are not able to legally consent to sexual activity. An adult who engaged in such activity may face statutory rape charges.