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Yes. Age of consent may be 16 but due to the corruption of minors statute against adults corrupting the morals of minors under 18 years of age, it means the age of consent in reality is 18.

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Is it illegal in the state of North Carolina for a 17 year old girl and a 26 year old man to have sexual intercourse?

yes it is it is called statutory rape and the man can go to jail for 5 to life. It is illegal in all states for a man or woman 18 or older to have sex with a minor. yes it is it is called statutory rape and the man can go to jail for 5 to life. It is illegal in all states for a man or woman 18 or older to have sex with a minor.


Can a 23 year old go to jail for getting a 16 year old pregnant in Omaha Nebraska?

Yes, a 23 year old can face criminal charges for having a sexual relationship with a 16 year old in Nebraska. In Nebraska, the age of consent is 16, but there are statutes that address sexual assault or contributing to the delinquency of a minor that could apply in this situation.


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If you date a 26 yr old and im 16 can he go to jail?

Yes, in many places, a 26-year-old dating a 16-year-old could be considered illegal, as the age of consent differs by location but typically ranges from 16-18. Dating someone underage can lead to charges of statutory rape or other offenses, which could result in jail time for the older individual. It is important to be aware of and respect age of consent laws to avoid legal consequences.


Can a 18 year old can be charged with carnal knowledge of juvenile because of having a relationship with a 16 year old but no sex is involved at all?

In some jurisdictions, a person can be charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile even if there was no sexual intercourse, as long as there was inappropriate sexual behavior. It is important to understand the laws specific to the jurisdiction in question to determine the potential consequences for such a situation.

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What do the police do about 13 year olds having intercourse and possibly being pregnant?

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