Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Minnesota Age of Consent

Is an adult kissing and hugging a minor at, or over the age of consent illegal in Minnesota?


Asked on 12/25/06, 9:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: Minnesota Age of Consent

Your question is phrased in rather vague terms which makes it difficult to answer and even more difficult to assess whether the copnduct is appropriate or not.

Being illegal and being inappropriate are two very different things. However, eiher one can impact a family law case related to parenting time with minor children.

It is illegal for an adult to have "sexual contact" with a person under the age of 16 in all circumstances. The criminal sexual contact laws have many provisions, however, and other conduct may also be illegal.

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Answered on 12/25/06, 11:51 pm


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