Hi, I'm a 20 year old male. I'm in a relationship with a 16 year old girl from Kentucky. We began dating when I was 19. In both of our states the legal age of consent is 16 which means we'd be legal to consent as of now (thus our relationship is perfectly legal.) However, I am moving to another state (Louisiana) where the legal age of consent is 17.
I plan to visit this girl after moving - in her state where the legal AOC again is 16. My question might seem kinda silly...if (not saying that this will, because that's not why I love this girl) we were to engage in any kind of sexual activity while I was in 'her' state, would it be legal for her to consent? Or could I be prosecuted under Louisiana law?
I do believe it goes by the laws of the state that it took place in (which would make it thus legal), but not 100% sure on that.
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Just to clarify - I really do love this girl, I don't plan to meet her for the sole purpose of having sex or anything like that, we're both looking for a true loving relationship. But if it happens, and it certainly might at least to some degree, I'd like to know forsure that it's legal. If I'd be risking a felony then I would like to know so we will know to wait til after her birthday (something we might do anyways.)
One last thing - if you're going to make a big deal about the age difference (name-calling, etc.) then don't even bother to reply. I'm looking for an accurate legal answer, not your opinion about me, her or our relationship.
Thanks in advance!
I plan to visit this girl after moving - in her state where the legal AOC again is 16. My question might seem kinda silly...if (not saying that this will, because that's not why I love this girl) we were to engage in any kind of sexual activity while I was in 'her' state, would it be legal for her to consent? Or could I be prosecuted under Louisiana law?
I do believe it goes by the laws of the state that it took place in (which would make it thus legal), but not 100% sure on that.
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Just to clarify - I really do love this girl, I don't plan to meet her for the sole purpose of having sex or anything like that, we're both looking for a true loving relationship. But if it happens, and it certainly might at least to some degree, I'd like to know forsure that it's legal. If I'd be risking a felony then I would like to know so we will know to wait til after her birthday (something we might do anyways.)
One last thing - if you're going to make a big deal about the age difference (name-calling, etc.) then don't even bother to reply. I'm looking for an accurate legal answer, not your opinion about me, her or our relationship.
Thanks in advance!
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but I don't think they would get overly angry either unless I got her pregnant, which I wouldn't let happen at this point anyways. And again, it's perfectly fine with me if we wait but I'd rather know the law for this just in case.