If you have sex with someone who is underage and willing, is it considered rape or molestation?
I just read an article and wanted to know
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Meryl Chambers ·
Minors can't legally give consent to sex. Therefore, yes it can be considered statutory rape or molestation...depending on the age of the minor, among other factors.
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Richard C. SouthardCriminal Defense AttorneyNew York, NY ·
A person cannot legally consent to any sexual conduct until they are 17 years old in NY. The potential criminal charges depends on the ages of the parties involved.
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John Cromwell ·
If the person is under 17, yes, it is a crime, even if the person consents
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Eric Rothstein ·
It is statutory rape among other possible charges.
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