U.S. Legal Age of Consent
On January - 5 - 2012
Age Of Consent Chart For The United States – 2012
The following chart lists the unrestricted legal age of consent for each of the 50 states and DC. This means that at that age an individual can have sex with whomever they wish as long as that person is consenting and they are the same age or older. To have sex with someone under the age of consent is a strict liability crime (in most states) known as statutory rape. It is often referred to by other names such as sexual assault, sexual misconduct with a child, etc. In addition to the age of consent, the chart also indicates whether or not there is an age-gap provision for that state. Many states have age-gap provisions that legalize teen sexuality as long as they are within a certain age range. Other states have “affirmative defense” clauses. In all states, dating, hugging, holding hands and kissing are not illegal. In some states, fondling, groping through the clothes or other such things known as “3rd base” is illegal. If you are looking for further information or discussion forums on the subject, please visit Moral Outrage.
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