Statuary Rape

[aragirl2005]

What is the name of your state? PR
I want the question to be answered in general. Imagine that legal age of consent of the state is 16. They are hypothetical questions.

I have two questions:

1-If a 16 year old and a 21 year (or older) old are involved in a romantic relationship but are NOT involving in any type of sexual activity. It's simply a romantic relationship... would the relationship be considered illegal and could the adult be sent to jail?

2-If the same couple IS having sexual relations but the legal age of consent of the state is 16, is it still illegal because of the age difference?

 

[Mike101]

When the age of consent is 16, that means that at 16 it is legal. 15 is illegal.

 

[JETX]

Is your 'hypothetical' location Puerto Rico? If so:
- The legal age of consent for sexual activity is fourteen (14) years.
- The legal age of consent for marriage is sixteen (16) years.

As for the age difference: As long as both persons are over 14 years of age and consent is given, no violation.
http://www.ageofconsent.com/puertorico.htm