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17 and a 26 year old?

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I'm 17, and I'm dating a 26 year old. We haven't had sex yet, but neither of us really want to wait until I'm 18. Is it legal, since I'm only 17? Or could he go to jail?

The statutory age of consent in Michigan is 16. It would be safe to say that if a sexual relationship was established, the 26 year old would not be put in jail for criminal sexual conduct; unless, he is a teacher, or, someone in a position of influence or authority over you.

That said, it should also be brought to your attention that Michigan has several other laws (old ones) that could potentially be used against the 26 year old if a parent was motivated to prevent the relationship or make legal trouble for the 26 year old. (This would have to be a judgment call on your part.) I did not do extensive research to see how often violators are prosecuted for these laws and there are quite a few so I won’t post them all; however, one law that jumped off the page is below:

750.532 Seduction; punishment.

Sec. 532.
Punishment—Any man who shall seduce and debauch any unmarried woman shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 5 years or by fine of not more than 2,500 dollars; but no prosecution shall be commenced under this section after 1 year from the time of committing the offense.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.532


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Sexual consent law of Michigan
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/05/2008 - 07:37.

If a Female was 14 and a Male is 15 at the time of there first sexual act, what is the law if the Male turns 16 in the time of there relationship, if they have already been together for 5 months.

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Submitted by administrator on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 14:12.

Where two juveniles are both under the legal age of consent, it is not generally considered a criminal violation. Both juveniles and their parents would face some type of corrective actions within the juvenile justice system and family court.

Upon one turning 16, (legal age of consent) the situation would change. Legally, only the 16 year old may consent to sexual activity, the other is not legally capable. This would make the 16 year old the perpetrator of a crime (technically) and he/she would be subject to a corrective action through the juvenile justice system. In some instances, these cases may be referred to adult court.

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