Question: Is it legal for a 16 to date 18 in Georgia?

The age of consent is 16 in the state of Georgia. It doesnt matter if a 14 or 15-year-old explicitly expresses their consent and undoubtedly shows interest in having sex with a 17 or 18-year-old because, under the law, the 14 or 15-year-old is not at the age in which they can legally consent to sexual activity.

Is it OK for a 18 to date a 16 in Georgia?

Dating Laws in Georgia Consensual dating between adults and minors is not a valid defense for statutory rape in Georgia. Regardless of a consensual relationship, sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 16 in Georgia is statutory rape (unless the parties are married).

Can you date a 16 year old in Georgia?

The legal age of consent in the state of Georgia is 16. Therefore, those under that age cannot legally agree to have sex. You can have consensual sex.

Can a 25 year old date a 16 year old in Georgia?

3 attorney answers The age of consent in Georgia is 16, but under OCGA 16-6-18, sex between unmarried persons in this state is illegal.

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