Can you be in a relationship if the guy is 22 and the girl is 15, with the parent’s consent?
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Can you be in a relationship if the guy is 22 and the girl is 15, with the parent’s consent?
Asked on January 31, 2012 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
Kelly Broadbent / Broadbent & Taylor
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
By relationship, I am assuming you mean a sexual relationship. In Massachusetts, sexual intercourse with a 15 year old is statutory rape. You can be charged with this with or without consent.
If you are in a relationship with a 15 year old, you would be best waiting until they reach the age of consent prior to engaging in any sexual conduct.
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