I'm 15 going on 16, and I'm dating a 22 year old. We thought that it was legal just to date as long as no sexual contact was involved, but now we're being told otherwise by my family members. We've done internet research but have come to no clear explanation as to whether or not we are in the wrong. Help?

If a 22 year old is dating a minor in Pennsylvania under the age of 16, the 22 year old is at risk for criminal legal trouble, especially if the parents of the minor have an issue with the dating arrangement. Any suspicion of sexual activity, even being seen touching or fondling the 15 year old in a sexual manner with clothing on, could be grounds for filing a report with authorities and could create some legal problems for the 22 year old. To what extent is uncertain. A lot would depend on the situation, the District Attorney, the parents of the minor, etc. If the parents of the 15 year old object to the 22 year old dating the 15 year old, it is completely within their authority to seek legal remedies to prevent it, including but not limited to, restraining orders or protective orders. All jurisdictions procedures are different.