Can a 17 year old date a 19 year old in Virginia?

In Virginia, the age of consent is 18 years old. At that age, a person may legally consent to sex with any other adult, regardless of the age difference between them.

Can a 17 year old have a 19 year old boyfriend?

A consensual relationship, even if sexual, between a 17 year old and a nineteen year old is completely legal.

Is it illegal to date someone under 18?

A year may feel like a long time right now, but you will too… Your dating relationship is not necessarily the problem. Simply “dating” someone under age (under 18 in most states) is not a crime. However, a sexual relationship, even if totally consensual is a crime.

Is it legal to kiss a 17 year old girl?

There are no laws that restrict or define “dating” its when sex or sexual activity (does not have to be physical) occurs that the laws apply. Kissing counts as sexual contact. If you wouldn’t do it with your grandmother, you can’t do it to her. Legality aside, you are an adult.

A year may feel like a long time right now, but you will too… Your dating relationship is not necessarily the problem. Simply “dating” someone under age (under 18 in most states) is not a crime. However, a sexual relationship, even if totally consensual is a crime.

How old is my 17 year old girlfriend?

I am 19 years old and my girlfriend is 17. We both live in Pennsylvania. Her parents support our relationship and are ok with us dating. My parents don’t like it because of the age difference. We are not sexual at all, but we do kiss and hold hands.

Is it legal to date a 17 year old in California?

Dating of course is legal. Sexual contact with a 17 year old is illegal. This response is a general discussion of legal principles by a California lawyer.

There are no laws that restrict or define “dating” its when sex or sexual activity (does not have to be physical) occurs that the laws apply. Kissing counts as sexual contact. If you wouldn’t do it with your grandmother, you can’t do it to her. Legality aside, you are an adult.