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writes:Okay I seriously need to know the answer to this question. Im 16 and my boyfriend is 19 and we've been dating for about 3 months. My mom is accusing us of having sex and is threatening to get him for statutory rape. He told me that she it's impossible for her to do that because our age difference is not more than 4 years. Can she get him in trouble if she finds out we're having sex? Reply to this Question
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reader, agonyunclechris  +, writes (26 October 2008):
 in the united kingdom then yes this is VERY possible but i dont know for america, however dont see how your mom can do anything if you decide not to take any action. its got nothing to do with her. well i suppose it has because she is concerned but its up to you if you take action or not.
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reader, rcn +, writes (2 July 2008):
 I'd say their is a bigger chance to yes, than there is to no. Most states allow an age difference. But some states have an additional provision. The additional provision states: No one 18 or older may have sexual contact with anyone under the age of 18.
I would check the link the other poster gave. That will tell you for sure.
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reader, lexilou +, writes (2 July 2008):
 I dont know the ins and outs of law but if you are under age and he is over the age limit then I would say yes, regardless of whether he is 19 or 29, it is still sex between an adult and a minor x
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reader, Laura1318  +, writes (2 July 2008):
 It depends on which state you are in as different states have different age of consent. You can check here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_North_America#Arizona
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 July 2008): http://www.sexlaws.org/what_is_statutory_rape
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reader, lianne x  +, writes (2 July 2008):
 you could show this to your mum,
what is the legal age in your state?
the phrase statutory rape is a general term used to describe non-forcible sexual relations that take place when an individual (regardless of age or gender) has sexual relations with an individual not old enough to legally consent to the behavior.[1] Although it usually refers to adults engaging in sex with minors under the age of consent,[1] the age at which individuals are considered competent to give consent to sexual conduct, it is a generic term, and very few jurisdictions use the actual term "statutory rape" in the language of statutes.[2] Different jurisdictions use many different statutory terms for the crime, such as "sexual assault," "rape of a child," "corruption of a minor," "carnal knowledge of a minor," or simply "carnal knowledge." Statutory rape differs from forcible rape in that overt force or threat need not be present. The laws presume coercion, because a minor or mentally retarded adult is legally incapable of giving consent to the act.
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