Statutory rape

Statutory rape is a Class 2 Felony, defined as having sexual relations with a minor who is below the age of consent.

## State by State[edit]

Different states have different laws concerning scenarios where two minors are present.

State by state laws[1]

Alabama |

* First Degree Rape: Offenders over 16 engaging in intercourse with persons under 12.
* Second Degree Rape: Offenders under 16 engaging in intercourse with persons more than 2 years younger and between 12 and 16.

Alaska |

* First Degree Sexual Abuse of a Minor: Offenders 16 or older engaging in intercourse with persons under 13.
* Second Degree Sexual Abuse of a Minor: Offenders 16 or older engaging in intercourse with persons at least 3 years younger between 13-15.
* Fourth Degree Sexual Abuse of a Minor: Offenders under 16 engaging in intercourse with persons under 13 and at least 3 years younger.

Arizona |

* Sexual Conduct with a Minor: Offenders enganging in intercourse with a minor (varying sentences depending on age).

Arkansas |

* Rape: Offenders engaging in intercourse with persons under age 14 and at least 3 years younger.
* Fourth Degree Sexual Assault: Offenders over age 20 engaging in intercourse with persons under age 16.

California |

* Misdemeanor: Offenders having intercourse with persons under 18 and no more than 3 years younger.
* Felony: Offenders engaging in intercourse with persons under 18 and more than 3 years younger.

Colorado |

* Sexual Assault: Offenders having intercourse with persons under age 15 and at least 4 years younger; or, offenders having intercourse with person 15-17 and at least 10 years younger.

Connecticut |

* First Degree Sexual Assault: Offenders having intercourse with persons under age 13 and at least 2 years younger.
* Second Degree Sexual Assault: Offenders having intercourse with person age 13-16 and at least 2 years younger.

Delaware |

* First Degree Rape: Offenders 18 and over engaging in intercourse with persons under age 12.
* Third Degree Rape: Offenders having intercourse with persons under age 16 and at least 10 years younger or offenders having intercourse with person under age 14 and at least 19 years younger.
* Fourth Degree Rape: Offenders having intercourse with persons under 16 or offenders having intercourse with persons under 18 and at least 30 years younger.

Florida |

* Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor: Offenders at least 24 engaging in intercourse with persons 16 or 17.

Georgia |

* Statutory Rape: Offenders engaging in intercourse with persons under age 16 (various sentences depending on ages).

Hawaii |

* First Degree Sexual Assault: Offenders engaging in sexual intercourse with persons under age 14 or offenders engaging in sexual intercourse with persons age 14-16 and at least 5 years younger.

Idaho |

* Rape: Offenders engaging in sexual intercourse with females under age 18.

Illinois |

* Aggravated Sexual Assault: Offenders under age 17 engaging in intercourse with persons under age 9.
* Predatory Sexual Assault: Offenders 17 and older engaging in intercourse with persons under age 13.
* Criminal Sexual Abuse: Offenders under 17 engaging in intercourse with persons 9-17 or offenders engaging in intercourse with persons no more than 5 years younger between 13-17.
* Aggravated Criminal Assault: Offenders engaging in intercourse with persons at least 5 years younger between 13-17.

Indiana |

* Child Molestation: Sexual intercourse with a child under age 14.
* Sexual Misconduct with a Minor: Offenders at least 18 engaging in intercourse with persons 14-16.

Iowa |

* Third Degree Sexual Abuse: Offenders engaging in sexual intercourse with a non-spouse age 12-13 or age 14-15 and at least 5 years younger.

## See also[edit]

* NAMBLA

## References[edit]

1. ↑ STATUTORY RAPE LAWS BY STATE (English). Old Research Report.