Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in New York

Law?

Can someone who is 22 date a 17 year old?


Asked on 10/09/07, 5:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Law?

Yes dating is always legal. Sex on the other hand may be a different story. Here it is not.

As of their 17th birthday, a child becomes old enough to decide if they wish to engage in sexual intercourse with another. They just can't decide if they might want to have a drink before or after...

Read more
Answered on 10/12/07, 12:00 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Sexual Harassment Law questions and answers in New York