Can you get in trouble for dating a 34-year-old male if you are 17?

Answer 1

The 34 year old could get into trouble if they have a sexual relationship with a 17 year old, depending on which state you live in. The 17 year old would mainly need to worry about family issues, not with the law. An adult involved in a sexual relationship with a minor could be charged with Statutory Rape, and be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of their life. It is a misconception that if a minor has reached the age of sexual consent as prescribed by the laws of the state, the adult involved in the relationship cannot be held accountable. ALL states have laws pertaining to ANY type of relationship between an adult and a minor. Likewise many states laws contain stipulations as to age differences, meaning even if the minor is of legal age to engage in a sexual relationship, the adult can still be charged with statutory rape or sexual battery, both of which are high priority felonies. Other charges that can be brought are, corruption of the morals of a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, coercion or intimidation of an underaged person by a person in authority, subjecting an underaged person to, alchohol, pornography, endangerment and many other criminal violations. In cases pertaining minors, authorities have the power to pursue prosecution w/o the co-operation of the minor or the minor's parent(s) or legal guardian. stajectory rape