Is the legal age for consent the same in all 50 states?

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Is the legal age for consent the same in all 50 states?

Asked on April 12, 2009 under Criminal Law, Mississippi

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

Not sure what you mean by legal age of consent in all 50 states? Do you mean with respect to sexual conduct? No, it is not.  Some states abide by 18 and everything under is considered statutory rape.  Others do not and it depends on the type of sexual contact. Look at some of the following laws in your state: http://michie.com/mississippi/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=

§ 97-5-5. Enticing child for concealment, prostitution or marriage.

 

§ 97-5-31. Exploitation of children; definitions.

 
 
Try also a google search for what you are looking for in terms of age. 
Hope this helps. 
 


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