Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

New york state legal age of consent is 17. Does this mean if i have sexual intercourse with a man twice my age, would he prosecuted for anything? Could my parenta charge? Is there any recourse?


Asked on 8/19/11, 9:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

peter bark bark & karpf

Once you reach 17 years of age an older person can legally have sexual intercourse with you. I do not see any charges that can be brought against him based upon the facts you give me.

Peter Bark- [email protected]

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Answered on 8/19/11, 11:04 am


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