That depends on the specific location. While it is 16 in most places it can be older, check your state's requirements.
In New York the age of consent is 17 for any sexual orientation.The age of consent in the US varies by state. In New York the age of consent is set at 17. There is no difference based on sexual orientation.
The legality of sexual intercourse at the age of sixteen varies by country and state. In many places, the age of consent is 16 or older, meaning it is legal for individuals of that age to engage in sexual activity. It is important to check the laws in your specific location to ensure compliance.
The age of consent in the US varies by state. In California the age of consent is set at 18. In most other it is 16 or even 17 years of age.
In Illinois, the legal age of consent for sexual activity is 17. Anyone under the age of 17 cannot legally consent to sexual activity, and engaging in sexual activity with someone under that age can result in criminal charges for statutory rape.
There are no laws about dating in in the US and most countries. However, there are laws about sexual contact. The age of consent in is typically 16 years of age, but is higher in a few places.
In the US there are no laws regarding dating, it's up to the parents. There are laws regarding sex however where the minor must have reached the age of consent in his/hers state.Depends on where you live. Some states have the age of consent at 16 and others are 18. If you are below the age of 16 I would use that as the guideline not to date. The 18 year old is an adult in all states and dating or having a sexual relationship with a minor is illegal...Age of consent refers to the legal age at which a minor can consent to sexual intercourse not the age at which a minor can consent to a non-sexual dating relationship...Please list a State Statutue that determines the LEGAL AGE at which a minor can consent to a non-sexual dating relationship with an 18 year old.
The age of consent in China is 14 years of age. However, US law says it is illegal for any US citizen to engage in sexual activity with someone under the age of 16, regardless of the laws in the other countries. Other countries may have separate limits. Be careful in what you do!
Date, yes. There are no state or federal laws in the US that prohibit dating. Be conscious though that entering into a relationship with any minor in the US that is not supervised by others puts the adult in a precarious position. If an allegation of sexual contact is made, or if sexual contact actually occurs, the adult is in a prosecutable position.
The age of consent in the US varies by state. In most places, including Arkansas, the age of consent is set at 16. But there are states where it is 17 or even 18 years of age.
It depends on how far under the age of consent they are. In the US it is illegal to have any sexual contact with someone under the age of 13, regardless of the age in the country where it occurs. Other than that, it would be considered legal in the US.
In the US you have to have reached age of consent in your state in order to be able to give legal consent to sex. There can also be a close in age exemption so a minor can be younger but never younger than 13. The laws vary a lot between the states so look up your state. The age of consent age varies from 16-18.
You can marry at any age as long as you have consent from your parent or guardian.