Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Is it illegal for a 21 year old female to date a 17 male in the state of utah?


Asked on 9/06/11, 7:42 pm

2 Answer from Attorneys
Cory Wall Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.

If by "date" you mean engaging in sexual relations, there shouldn't be a problem. Having consensual sexual relations with a 16 or 17 year old minor doesn't result in criminal liability provided the other party isn't more than 10 years older than the minor.

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Answered on 9/07/11, 6:33 am


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