the girl is 17 im older than that what are the laws as far as consent in west virginia

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the girl is 17 im older than that what are the laws as far as consent in west virginia

Asked on May 27, 2009 under Criminal Law, West Virginia

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B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

I'm not a West Virginia lawyer, but my research suggests that the "age of consent" in your state is 16.

If your contact with this young woman is the cause for criminal charges against you, an arrest or threatened criminal charges, please talk to a qualified defense attorney in your area.  One place to find a lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com


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