T. Kevin Wilson. Yes, it is illegal for you to have sexual intercourse with a minor. In fact, in Virginia, all sexual intercourse outside of marriage is illegal.

Is a 17 year old dating a 20 legal?

It is not illegal to date a minor (person under 18 years old), but it is illegal to have sexual relations with a minor. So you can date, but the safest approach is to wait for any sexual contact until the 17 year old is 18.

What is the Romeo and Juliet law in Virginia?

Romeo and Juliet laws are laws that provide an exemption for minors that are both under the age of 18 or both right around the age of consent, but one of them is slightly older than the other. Virginia does recognize a limited exception for persons that are under the age of 18, but older than 15.

What rights does a 17 year old have in Virginia?

The right to enroll in their chosen school or college. The right to secure a drivers license without the consent of their parents. The right to marry without parental, judicial or other consent. The right to their own earnings, free from parental or guardian control.

Can a 20 year old date a 16 year old in Virginia?

Yes, it is illegal for you to have sexual intercourse with a minor. In fact, in Virginia, all sexual intercourse outside of marriage is illegal.

Is running away illegal in Virginia?

In Virginia, a minor who runs away from home is not considered a criminal. As such, all runaway incidents are handled as non-criminal issues. Just because a minor has been reported as a runaway doesnt mean they will have a juvenile record.

Is it OK for a 17 year old to date a 24 year old?

Can a 17 and 24 year old date? They can date, but the 17-year-old is a minor, so it would be statutory rape if they have a sexual relationship. If they can both wait until the teen is 18 before they consider sex, then itd be okay But, if they dont, the 24-year od would be breaking the law.

Can I leave home at 17 without my parents consent in Virginia?

Can I move out at 17 in Virginia? If you are a minor in Virginia, you must reach 16 before you are allowed to move out. You still need your parents consent since, being a minor, they have the right to force you back home. You must be 18 years old to move out without parental consent.

Can you live alone at 17?

By the time a youth is 17 years old, they are on the cusp of young adulthood and nearing the day where they will gain certain legal rights to choose their own living situations. In general, a youth must be 18 to legally move out without a parents permission.

Can you move out at 16 without parental consent in Virginia?

If you are a minor in Virginia, you must reach 16 before you are allowed to move out. You still need your parents consent since, being a minor, they have the right to force you back home. You must be 18 years old to move out without parental consent.

Is it wrong for a 17 year old to date a 24 year old?

Can a 17 and 24 year old date? They can date, but the 17-year-old is a minor, so it would be statutory rape if they have a sexual relationship. If they can both wait until the teen is 18 before they consider sex, then itd be okay But, if they dont, the 24-year od would be breaking the law.