What charges can a 26 yr old male get for having sex with a 17 yr old girl in PA?
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What charges can a 26 yr old male get for having sex with a 17 yr old girl in PA?
A married man with a kid over the age of 21
having sex with a 17 yr old in Pennsylvania,
Asked on August 14, 2016 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The age of consent in PA is 16. This means that a 17 year old can legally give their consent for engaging in sexaul relations with another consenting adult.
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