Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Louisiana
ok im 21 years old and my gf is 17 years old, i was wondering if its legal for us to date? And does the parents have to agree? And how old do you have to be to leave your house?
Asked on 2/09/11, 12:49 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
For criminal charges, she is an adult. For civil purposes, she is a minor and under parental authority until she is 18.
Answered on 2/09/11, 11:48 am
Adam Lambert
The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert
Actually, that is not totally correct. While Ms. Lucas is correct that she is still a minor for civil purporses, the age of consent for sexual relations in Louisiana is 17, not 18. You can't be prosecuted for having a 17 year old girlfriend. So, she can't leave home to live on her own until she is 18 (or emancipated), but you can date.
Answered on 2/10/11, 7:19 am
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