Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Age of consent question

What is the age of consent in Pennsylvania and is it illegal for a 21 year old and 16 year old to have sex?


Asked on 9/22/05, 2:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: Age of consent question

The age of consent is 14+4, 15+4, and 16. In other words, an 18 year old can legally have sex with a 14 year old, a 19 year old can legally have sex with a 15 year old, and anyone can legally have sex with a 16 year old. Let me clarify what I mean by "legally." Those are the rules under the statutory sexual assault statute. A person over 18 can nonetheless be charged with corruption of the morals of a minor if that person has sex with someone under 18.

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Answered on 9/22/05, 2:48 pm


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