Full question:
Is it illegal for a 16 year old male to date and have sexual a 20 year old female
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Statutory Rape
- Date:
- State: Kentucky
Answer:
The age of consent in Kentucky is 16. However, if the older partner is 21 or older, the law may impose restrictions. Specifically, Kentucky law states that a person who is 21 or older cannot engage in sexual intercourse with someone under 16 years old. Additionally, engaging in sexual intercourse with someone under 18 while in a position of authority over them can also lead to legal consequences. Violating these laws can result in charges such as rape in the third degree, which is a Class D felony (Ky. Rev. Stat. § 510.060).
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