Can I get written consent from a 16 year old females legal guardian (mother) to have sex with her? I am doing my dudilegence to protect myself and her and need to know the law. I haven't even met her, only online.After she told me the truth about her age I told her that we can only be friends. She is a resident in Arizona. Thank you for your time.

NO! a written statement from a parent will NOT override state or federal sexual offense laws.

1. A parent may sign a waiver in some states in the presence of a judge or court clerk that allows a minor to be married prior to being a legal adult.
2. A parents rights may be terminated in some states where the minor petitions the court for emancipation which ends their status as a "minor" making them a legal adult before they reach the age of 18.

However, a parent who writes and signs a statement giving any adult permission to engage in illegal sexual contact with their minor child may themselves be in violation of child abuse laws and such a written statement may be used as evidence against them in support of the charge.

• The age of consent in Arizona is 18.
• If you are not in Arizona and you cross state lines for the purpose of sexual contact with a minor, you may be in violation of Federal laws, as well as, state laws.
• In addition, if you have been communicating over the internet with the minor and any of these communications could be reasonably perceived as pornographic in nature, such an exchange may be in violation of child pornography laws.
• If you have solicited sex from a minor over the internet and attempt to follow through with the act, you may be in violation of federal and state laws.
• If you solicit sex with a minor and the minor is transported out of state or aided to be transported out of state for the purpose of illegal sexual contact, this may be considered as a federal violation.

I'm a new volunteer here and I am probably breaking a rule by saying this but I am going to say it anyway. They can delete if its not appropriate.

WHAT ARE YOU THINKING??!!

You are 22 years old? You've got a great life ahead and you want to screw it up for a little illegal sex? You were in high school more than 6 years ago. 16 year olds are in a completely different stage of life. Get a grip man! Find a woman that's of legal age! Messing with a minor kid could land you in some really bad places with some really bad people and I guarantee, they won't be thinking too highly of you with a sex offender wrap on your jacket. USE YOUR BRAIN!