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age of consent Question???

is it legal for a 16 year old and a 13 year old to engage in sexual acts?

Update:

I also live in Pennsylvania

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I do not know how the people who said "NO", actually know the answer since you did not provide the state that you live in.

    Each state has different age of consent laws. And yes, in some states, the age DOES start at 13.

    Therefore, in order to correctly answer your question, you need to provide the state you live in. Just remember, each state is different! So, if it is legal in your state and the sexual acts happen in another state where it is against the law, then you can be in trouble.

    EDIT:

    This is what your state's law says, "§ 3122.1. Statutory sexual assault.

    Except as provided in section 3121 (relating to rape), a person commits a felony of the second degree when that person engages in sexual intercourse with a complainant under the age of 16 years and that person is four or more years older than the complainant and the complainant and the person are not married to each other."

    So, it would be considered illegal.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Depends on the state and country, but generally no. See:

    http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm

    If you are 16 you probably won't go to jail, since as a minor, you are not entirely responsible for your actions.

  • 1 decade ago

    NO NO NO!

    First of all no thirteen year old should be having sex. They are still figuring out who they are.

    If you truly care about this person wait for her ( It is a her right?)

    Make yourself respect her and it will pay off in the long run.

    You need to cool your heels.

  • 1 decade ago

    NO!!!!!! Why would you what to? Most 13 year olds are still very immature. But at any rate it is Illegal

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  • cantcu
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    No! Not in almost all the states! In fact it is a crime!

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