Is it illegal to let your 17 year old stay at a hotel with her 17 year old boyfriend?
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Is it illegal to let your 17 year old stay at a hotel with her 17 year old boyfriend?
Her brother was with them as well.
Asked on January 3, 2019 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, it is legal (except as set forth below): both are above the age of consent.
It would only be legally problematic if he were a felon, a drug dealer, etc. or otherwise some person where allowing her to spend time with him could be considered endangering a minor.
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