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Question: If I am 18, and my girlfriend/boyriend is only 16 is it a crime for us to have sex?

Answer:

Yes, in Arizona. With rare exceptions it is illegal to have any sexual contact with anyone under 18, even if that person “consents” and even if you are the same age or younger (ARS §13-1405).


Comments
11 thru 15 of 17 comments
On 03/07/06
Spring from PA said:
It's a crime to have sex with a minor, but don't let people know
On 03/03/06
Logan from AZ said:
I think that if your that young and having sex there's something wrong with you
On 02/10/06
Nichole from OR said:
i think it is ok as long as you are planning to be together and get married, my boyfriend just turned 16 and i am almost 18 but we have been together for more than a year now so i think it should be ok.........
On 01/06/06
Ashley from AL said:
I think it is wrong because if your mom and dad like the guy and your in love with him then it should be okay
On 12/30/05
S from AZ said:
I don't think its wrong if you two, both truely care about each other, and in that case I doubt anyone would press charges against you
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