If I am 18 is dating a 15 year old legal?
Full Question:
I am 15 and this kid that I like is 18 are we allowed to date as long a thier is no sexual intercouse going on?
11/06/2007 |
Category: Minors |
State: New Hampshire |
#11755
Answer:
The following is a New Hampshire statute:
632-A:4 Sexual Assault.
I. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor under any of the
following circumstances:
(a) When the actor subjects another person who is 13 years of age or
older to sexual contact under any of the circumstances named in RSA
632-A:2.
(b) When the actor subjects another person, other than the actor's
legal spouse, who is 13 years of age or older and under 16 years of age
to sexual contact where the age difference between the actor and the
other person is 5 years or more.
(c) In the absence of any of the circumstances set forth in RSA
632-A:2, when the actor engages in sexual penetration with a person,
other than the actor's legal spouse, who is 13 years of age or older and
under 16 years of age where the age difference between the actor and the
other person is 3 years or less.
II. A person found guilty under subparagraph I(c) of this section shall
not be required to register as a sexual offender under RSA 651-B.
III. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if such person engages in
sexual contact or sexual penetration with another person when the actor
is in a position of authority Over the person under any of the following
circumstances:
(a) When the actor has direct supervisory or disciplinary authority
over the victim by virtue of the victim being incarcerated in a
correctional institution, the secure psychiatric unit, or juvenile
detention facility where the actor is employed; or
(b) When the actor is a probation or parole officer or a juvenile
probation and parole officer who has direct supervisory or disciplinary
authority over the victim while the victim is on parole or probation or
under juvenile probation.
Consent of the victim under any of the circumstances set forth in
paragraph III shall not be considered a defense.
