Can someone go to jail for sexual relations with a minor? 40 Answers as of November 14, 2011

Yes, that is still sexual contact.

Yes, a 20 year old could be sent to jail for sexual contact with a minor.

The age of consent for sexual relations is 16 in Michigan. A person younger than 16 cannot consent to sexual relations. Foreplay could be a form of sexual relations.

Yes! Lewd and lascivious acts with a minor means you don't have to have sex. It includes any sexual activity.

Yes the adult can be charged and if found guilty could go to jail, have probation or parole and sex offender registration for life.

In the state of New Hampshire the age of consent is 16 for the purposes of determining consent to sexual relations. If one of the parties involved in the activity is under the age of 16 they can be prosecuted and receive jail time for their actions.

Yes, she can go to jail.

Yes she can.

Yes, for child molestation or multiple other charges.

That would fall under the CSC category and yes, jail or prison is a possibility. It is not a given, but it is possible as well as being registered as a sex offender.

Yes. It's called statutory rape and it carries very serious punishment.

Yes You are only 15 and by law cannot consent to sex. She would be committing a felony which carries 15 years in prison.

Yes. You are under the age of 17 which is the first age at which you could consent to any type of sexual conduct. She has committed the offense of sexual assault of a child or at least indecency with a child.

Absolutely. Statutory rape.

YES, it is a crime for someone over 18 to have sexual relations, even foreplay with a minor.

Depending on the nature of the foreplay, yes. She could be charged with anything from indecent liberties to rape of a child.

If she was a young girl and was charged with statutory rape, some other crime that involves having sex with a minor she would probably be allowed to plead to a misdemeanor and get probation. It is very unlikely she would be sentenced to a term of incarceration.

If sexual penetration occurs , yes up to five years. 11-37-6Third-degree sexual assault for anyone over age 18 to engage in sexual penetration with someone over age 14 and under age 16

Possibly. The various sex with underage persons charges do not require sex or penetration, but simply touching of the various sexual areas, even over the clothes. If this person is in a position of trust, like a babysitter, teacher or coach, then this is a more serious crime.

Depending on what you mean by "foreplay" yes a twenty year old can go to jail for having "sexual relations" with a minor.

Yes she can go to jail. She should get a good lawyer immediately.

Yes and for a very long time.

Yes, the crime is child molestation.

Yes. The age of consent for sexual relations under Alaska law is 16 in most cases. If the older person occupies a position of authority over the minor (i.e., teacher, priest, police officer, babysitter), the age of consent is 18. A person does not need to engage in actual intercourse to run afoul of Alaska law. Sexual penetration is defined very broadly, and includes oral sex. Sexual contact with minors (touching breasts or genitals) is also against the law. The penalties for these offenses are incredibly severe, and involve very lengthy jail sentences if convicted.

Of course. Have you not heard of statutory rape or child molest? Conviction of any such charges could result in lifetime registration as a sex offender and prison time.

Anyone who has sexual contact with a minor could potentially face very severe criminal penalties, including prison, even if the contact is consensual.

Yes, the adult can go to state prison for any sexual touching even if penetration does not occur. Any kind of foreplay, which includes sexual intent, with a minor is punishable as a felony.

Potentially - PC 288a, for example, prohibits oral copulation with a minor.

The age for consent in CA is 18. The State does not recognize your ability to provide consent. As you describe the situation the 20 year old would be in violation of the law. Actual intercourse in not required for a violation of the law. While there might be other possible defenses, if convicted, jail might be necessary.

Yes. Any sexual contact with a minor is a felony.