Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Legal limits to have sex

Is it legal for a 16 year old to have sex with a/an 18 year old?


Asked on 1/03/01, 11:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: Legal limits to have sex

Yes, as long as both parties consent (agree) to the sexual conduct.

In Michigan, if you are at least sixteen (16) years old, you are old enough to "consent" to sexual conduct.

See http://www.co.eaton.mi.us/ecpa/define.htm#CSC for a little more information on our Criminal Sexual Conduct statutes.

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Answered on 1/05/01, 9:05 am


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