Whats statutory rape?

When an adult (18+) is sexually involved with a minor (under 18) It’s against the law and the ‘adult’ of the situation can be charged even if the minor was willing.

In accordance with the FBI definition, statutory rape is characterized as non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is younger than the statutory age of consent. The actual ages for these laws vary greatly from state-to-state, as do the punishments for offenders.

Many states do not use the actual term “statutory rape,” simply calling it rape or unlawful sexual penetration among a variety of other titles. These laws rarely apply only to intercourse, but rather to any type of sexual contact. Dating someone without sexual contact cannot be considered a form of statutory rape, and is almost never illegal. All states have an “age of consent,” or an age at which a person can legally consent to sexual activity and can then no longer be a victim of statutory rape.

Some states also have laws that take into consideration the “age difference” between both people involved. In many states, the more years there are between the adult and the minor, the more serious the offense. All states have laws with special consideration and age restrictions where a relationship involves a person of authority over a minor; this includes but is not limited to, teachers, coaches, assistant coaches, or tutors.

Generally, the age of consent is 18 in these situations and the penalties for violation of these laws are more severe. These laws change, and can vary depending on other circumstances.

Statutory rape has nothing to do with going out with someone…your friend is wrong. It has to do with the age of sexual consent in your state…and exercising sexual activities between an adult and a person that’s under the age of consent.

when you are 16 or younger its illegal to go out with someone that over 18.. they call it stachatory rape because its not really rape its yeah