A 17 year old is legally capable of consenting to sexual contact and intercourse. A 15 year old is NOT legally capable of consenting to sexual contact or intercourse. At 15 years of age, the New York "Lack of Consent" law applies. This means, the 17 year old is violating a state law by engaging in sexual acts with a minor under the age of 17.

§ 130.05 Sex offenses; lack of consent.

(a) less than seventeen years old; or (b) mentally disabled; or (c) mentally incapacitated; or (d) physically helpless; or

§ 130.20 Sexual misconduct.

1. He or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person without such person's consent; or 2. He or she engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with another person without such person's consent; or 3. He or she engages in sexual conduct with an animal or a dead human body. Sexual misconduct is a class A misdemeanor.

• Misdemeanor Class A - Max fine $1000. The prison term shall be fixed by the court for not more than 1 year.

Kissing on the mouth is not part of the legal definition of "sexual contact". In the state of New York, a person 18 years of age should consider the "legal" definition of "Sexual Contact" as a guide to establish the boundaries of a "make out" with a minor. Anything within this definition, up to and including oral sex, or sexual intercourse, would be a violation of the law and could land the 18 year old in legal trouble. The list below is the short list. For the full list see New York Sex Laws

New York Penal Code § 130.00 Sex offenses; definitions of terms.

If the sixteen year old's parents do not object to the dating arrangement, yes, an 18 year old can date a 16 year old as long as there is no sexual contact.

In the state of New York, the age in which a person can no longer be a victim of statutory rape is 17. At 17, a person may legally consent to sexual activity with a 24 year old. At 17, a person is still a "minor" and is still under the care, welfare, and control of the parents. It is "possible" for a parent to object to such a relationship and take legal measures to prevent it; however, the 24 year old could not be charged with a sexual offense for having consensual sex with a 17 year old according to the New York law 130.05

There is an "affirmative defense" clause in the law based on a 4 year age difference; however, it should not be interpreted as an automatic free ticket from criminal prosecution. In New York Penal Code (Criminal laws for the state) a violation of the sex offense laws takes place when a perpetrator commits specific acts against a victim without their consent. Lack of consent is defined within the New York Criminal code Article 130.05 in detail that includes forcible compulsion, physical helplessness, and age of consent. Age of consent is defined this way. A person is incapable of consenting to sexual intercourse or sexual contact if they are less than 17 years old. A person 18 years of age or more can be charged with a 1st degree sexual offense if the victim is under the age of 13. 1st degree crimes are the most serious violations. A person 18 years of age or more can be charged with a 2nd degree sexual offense if the victim is under 15 years of age; however, if the perpetrator is less than 4 years older than the victim, this “may” be used in an affirmative defense where evidence is introduced to negate criminal liability. Sources: Laws of New York New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault

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At 17, unless you are an emancipated minor, you are still the legal responsibility of your parents. Parents are legally responsible for the care, welfare and control of their minor children until the age of 18. At 17, you are deemed old enough by law to consent to have sexual contact with another person 17 or older. This means, no one will be charged with a criminal sexual offense because no criminal laws would be violated; however, the parents still have legal control of the minor and may use other legal means to control the actions of the minor, or the actions of another as a preventative or protective measure.

Not Likely. There is no way to say with absolute certainty how authorities might respond or how a family court judge might rule on something like this. Let's say, the girls parents did report this to authorities; in most juvenile justice systems across the country where minors, very close in age, are caught having consensual sexual intercourse, family court judges have been known to hold both minors to the same standards for a particular violation. Both minors may be found equally culpible and accountable for their actions. This would likely not be treated as a criminal offense if no criminal history or past similar offenses exist.

In the state of New York, rape in the first degree is a Class B felony. The minimum sentence could be one year and up to a maximum of 25 years (if it was a violent crime.) Many factors go into determining the sentence in a felony conviction. In most circumstances, sentencing is left up to the judge to determine within statutory guidelines. If a fine is imposed, it can be up to $5000.00 or double if the defendant gained monetarily from the commission of the crime. The fine increases substantially if sale of a controlled substance is involved. For details on the laws Please visit New York State Legislature and look up the following laws. PEN (Penal Code) Article 130 Sex Offenses 130.35 Rape in the first degree Article 70 Sentences of Imprisonment Article 80 Fines

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.