Oregon laws on 17 year old dating 18 year old
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Oregon laws on 17 year old dating 18 year old
As a parent, can I get in trouble for letting my
17 year old be in a relationship with an 18 year
old.. can I get in trouble for letting her spend
the night st his house??
Asked on December 20, 2018 under Criminal Law, Oregon
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
There is no liability to you if they engage in sexual relations: she is past your state's age of consent, and so may freely decide if, when, and with whom to engage in sexual relations with.
Arguably, if you have reason to know that he or his family is dangerous in some way--drug users; members of a criminal gang or wanted felons; members of some dangerous cult; etc.--you could be guilty of child endangerment if your daughter is not emancipated; umntil she is emancipated (either by legal action or by turning 18) you are responsible for keeping her safe.
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