Question: Can a 20 year old date a 16 year old in Louisiana?

There is no definite age of when a minor may consent to sex in Louisiana. However, a person 17 or older can consent to have sex with a person of any age.

Can a 20 year old date a 16 year old in LA?

As you seem to be aware, non-sexual dating would be legal in California between a 21 year old and a 16 year old. There might be exposure under other laws such as contributing to the delinquency of a minor but no unlawful sexual

Can a 25 year old date a 16 year old in California?

Since there is no Rome and Juliet law in California, it is possible for two people, both under the age of 18, to be prosecuted for statutory rape if they engage in sexual intercourse. If a minor is lawfully married to an adult, then they may engage in consensual sex.

Is there a Romeo and Juliet law in Louisiana?

Because there is no such Romeo and Juliet law in Louisiana, it is possible for two individuals both under the age of 17 who willingly engage in intercourse to both be prosecuted for statutory rape, although this is rare.

Join us

Find us at the office

Chargois- Peed street no. 12, 74430 Banjul, Gambia

Give us a ring

Jahsiah Jeansimon
+29 900 207 989
Mon - Fri, 7:00-18:00

Join us