Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Pennsylvania

Re: dating age

You should tell him that he could potentially be labeled a sex offender for seeing her, and that he'd have to register wherever he goes for the rest of his life. And it sounds like the other parents have the right idea. Maybe he will only learn with a restraining order or an arrest. You should tell him these are real possibilities. If I were one of the parents, I'd add a kidnapping charge because she is under the age of consent.

Re: dating age

You asked about an 18 year old dating a 15 year old.

First off see the answers to this exact same question that has been answered ad nauseum.

Generally a person over 18 may only have a consensual relationship with someone under 18 if there is less than two years difference in ages. In other words,he may continue to see her, but the law is strict that he may not have any consensual contact with her until she is 18. Seriously. Even consensual contact will mean he may be prosecuted for statutory rape. And yes, that may mean sex offender status for the rest of his life. There was a recent case in Georgia where the boy spent years in prison for the exact same situation.

If they can control themselves then there is nothing that can be done. A restraining order is unlikely to be issued, but any contact could result in prison.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Roger