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16 and 17 year old

New York

If a 17 year old male and a 16 year old female are having sexual intercourse and its consensual can he be charged with statutory rape?

Yes, a 17 year old could be charged if engaged in sexual contact with a minor under the age of 17. The age of consent in New York is 17. This means it is unlawful to have sexual intercourse or sexual contact with anyone under the age of 17.

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