I live in Colorado Springs and was wondering if it is stachatory rape that me and my boyfriend are together. I am 16, turning 17 in a month, and he is 20. So is it wrong that we be together or can we make it work?
134005
In Colorado, statutory rape is when the one person is 15 years old or younger, and the other person is at least 4 years older.\n\nSee Title 18, Article 3, Section 405 of the Colorado Revised Statutes: http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/HTML/colorado_revised_statutes.htm
510451
It depends on the laws of your state.  Generally speaking, when both people are under 18 and just dating there are no laws being broken.  Some states have laws regarding youth under the age of 14.  But as long as the two aren't having sex, there's nothing to worry about.  In some states it is illegal for two people under 18 to have sex.  And of course it's not legal for anyone 18 and older to have sex with a minor.
43909
It's unlawful to have sex with someone under 18, being as he is older but still a minor he still could be charged with rape. When your both over 18 and adults then your legal.
174178
Yes.  And you might want to check with a lawyer to find out the legal age in your state as you may have committed statutory rape.
208447
It is the mother's parental right to make any new boyfriend's life hell.  Now, what age were you when you signed it?  If you were under age, then technically no, it can't be legal.  I don't know the age at which she/you are considered adults in your own community.  When she turns 18, will she be living at home or move out?  If she lives at home, mom's/dad's house rules apply.  OR, maybe certain terms can be negotiated with her parents.  Good Luck!
670116
as long as you're both at the age of consent or older... you're cool... 27 is more than an appropriate age
559239
Wrong?? Well maybe that's not the right word....bad timing- yeh , it would be better if she was 'legal', but if she consented well it's not rape?- she's obviously old enough & mature enough to make choices about what she wants to do with her body. Take it easy, she has alot of growing up to do- enjoy it, my man & I have 8 years apart & i met him at 17. we are still together 17 years on, happy as ever & have 4 great kids. So who knows what lies ahead/
136655
i don't know, ageofconsent.com could probably provide you some info, but let's leave that aside:\n\nyou're a 19 year old college guy dating a 15 year old?  that's sad.
260297
It's "statutory" hon.  And you are the precise reason why those laws exist.  Get an education; learn how to punctuate and spell; and figure out why it's called statutory rape.  THEN, when you're 25 and you think of guys your age having sex with 16-17 year olds see if you still agree with your 17 year-old self!  If you really only want to be treated nice by older guys, then you shouldn't have to worry about the statutory rape laws: nice older guys can treat you how you want to be treated as long as they don't take advantage of you sexually.
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When you're together does it feel like you're 17 years apart?\n\nThe older you are, the smaller that gap seems. There is big difference between a 17 yo dating a 34 yo and a 32 yo dating a 49 yo. \n\nAre you at very different places in your lives right now, mostly due to age? (Ex.: college student vs. granparent)\n\nAge is just a number, if you both seem to be on the same level emotionally, and are truly in love, more power to you.
75414
Please don't do it tonight!!  If you are hear asking, then the two of you are not ready for that step in your relationship yet.  I know my first time I made my boyfriend wait 9 months (I figured if he could wait that long, he MAY be willing to wait that long for a child if anything happened).  Though that was 15 years ago, I am now a single mom and everyday is a challenge.  I couldn't not imagine being 15 and a single mom.  Please take your time, talk with him, make sure you are really ready!  Sometimes you are more ready to say "NO" then you are to handle the consequences.  Good Luck and if things do happen, please use protection (don't rely on him to use it, you both should!)!!!
530621
As long as it is legal it is fine! Don't listen to what close minded people say. However, you both need to talk about this. I don't think anything is wrong with it, but make sure he is OK with it. I wish I had some better advice, but I think as long as the two of you think it is OK, and it is legal, then that is all that matters. Good luck to you two!! :)
424353
This would be referred to as "statutory rape". Depending on the laws of the particular state, it may not even be that. Each U.S. state sets its own age of consent, and statutory rape laws differ. In some states, the situation you describe might not be rape.\n\nThe laws of the various states are described at http://www.cga.ct.gov/2003/olrdata/jud/rpt/2003-R-0376.htm
104856
Like everyone said...he's not worth much if he "knocked you up".  Take it from a mother (me) who had her 15 year old get pregnant (she is now 18 and my grandson is 2) it's going to be rough and since he committed statuary rape, she's right to try and keep you guys apart.  If she's going to be helping out, listen to her, don't make your life harder any more than you already have.  If he truly loves you he'll wait the two years for you to turn 18 and of legal age.
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Wait a minute people, did you bother to read the whole thing or just react to the first lines? We are talking about 2 kids and vengeful parents and probably a very vengeful little girl.\nA good attorney should be able to get a reversal based on nothing more than the facts!\nThis guy was 18, GF was 16, had been together 2 years, she gave it up, and probably enjoyed it more than once! Then, as often happens, they both change,as they are still maturing, and go separate ways. Girlie's mad so calls the cops. Did you people remain virgins until you were over the age of consent? I DOUBT IT! Just because it is a GIRL the courts feel justified,l I highly doubt there is any thought in the guys mind of little girls in this case!\n\nREAD THIS:\n\nHe was 18 and she was 16 when he got charged with a sex offence, they had been dating for 2 years at the time. When he decided to end it, her parents turned him in.
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dude, don't be stressin too much.\n\nmy boyfriend and i started as best friends, yes having sex and all that stuff [not so often]. we were best friends for 2 years and today is infact our third month anniversary =]\n\ni think, you should just be happy. and make sure that you guys have fun.\n\ndon't have doubts, as doubts may ruin a relationship. instead, enjoy.
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You don't mention your age, or his. Age is really just a number, the level of maturity is what matters. As long as you have stuff in common, get along, and like each other  - that's what's important. Also, don't let him influence you to do anything that you wouldn't do on your own - he may be sexually active, and you may not be ready.