Are they any legal ramifications for an 18 year old male who is involved with a 15 year old female who will be 16 in 2months?
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Are they any legal ramifications for an 18 year old male who is involved with a 15 year old female who will be 16 in 2months?
Asked on November 29, 2014 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Yes, this would be unlawful sexual contact, since the male is currently 18 or older and the female is currently 15. It would be a misdomeanor for the male: he could be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for several months (but less than one year).
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