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laws pertaining to age of consent and statutory rape
I actually have a couple questions about Pennsylvania and Florida laws pertaining to age of consent and statutory rape. I'm trying to help a friend out and google isn't very helpful.
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Since each state can vary on bage of consent, it is best to check the internet. The trick is knowing what to enter for a search phrase. So here is a site with a map of the U.S. and 3 colors for the map of states to show if the state considers, 16, 17, or 18 to be age of consent.
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A better one might be the site below which came up when I put in a search for 'statutory rape', this was one of the hits. It explains what it is, also has tabs on age of consent by state and a number at the bottom to call if reporting rape or having questions pertaining to a certain state.
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Not being an attorney, nor living in the states you mentioned, I'd suggest that you look up either the local bar associations for those states, and/or a legal aid society in said states. Generally speaking, the age of consent, while it can vary, is eighteen. And sex with anyone below that age is considered statutory rape, even if the person has consented. Exceptions might be in states where people below that age have been given permission and have married. Good luck,
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