Full question:
17 year old son wants to date a 22 year old girl. Im ok with it, but dont want them getting in trouble so, Is this legal?
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Statutory Rape
- Date:
- State: Missouri
Answer:
In Missouri, the law states that a person aged twenty-one or older can legally engage in sexual intercourse with someone who is at least seventeen years old. Therefore, a 17-year-old dating a 22-year-old is legal, as long as both parties are consenting and the younger person is not below the age of consent.
For more information on age of consent laws in Missouri, you can refer to the relevant legal resources.
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