Is it legal for a 19 year-old to have sex with a 15 year-old ?
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Is it legal for a 19 year-old to have sex with a 15 year-old ?
In CO.
Asked on May 8, 2011 under Criminal Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, not in Colorado and not anywhere. The 19 year old is considered an adult and the 15 year old is considered a minor. Mixing the two equals statutory rape. I know what you are going to say: isn't there an age of consent? Regardless of what it is in Colorado, I would stay away. I think that the states throw that out there for what ever legal fairness issues they choose. But it is still considered statutory rape any way you look at it. Additionally, there is also the possibility that if you are accused and convicted on some level here that you would have to register as a sex offender possibly for the rest of your life. Not really worth it. Good luck.
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