Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

Sex consent laws in detail

If a teenager is 17 and she is sleeping with a 21 year old, is that illegal in indiana.


Asked on 10/29/05, 10:35 am

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Ross Thomas The Law Office of Ross G. Thomas

Re: Sex consent laws in detail

Generally speaking, no. The age of consent in Indiana is 16. However, it could be considered Child Seduction, a Class D felony, if the adult is a guardian, custodian or childcare worker for the 17 year old.

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Answered on 10/29/05, 12:19 pm


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