In Virginia, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

How old do you have to be to date a 18 year old in Virginia?

The Age of Consent in Virginia The age of consent for intercourse is 15 years old in Virginia; however, there are other sex acts that set the age at 18.

Can a 15 year old date a 18 year old in America?

In a Nutshell: Sex between an 18 year-old and a 15 year-old is illegal in California, meaning any touching of “private parts” of either, even with consent of both parties (and perhaps even the parents of each teenager) is illegal in California because the age of consent is 18.

What is the oldest an 18 year old can date?

This rule states that by dividing your own age by two and then adding seven you can find the socially acceptable minimum age of anyone you want to date. So if youre a 24-year-old, you can feel free to be with anyone who is at least 19 (12 + 7) but not someone who is 18.

Is it illegal to talk to a 17 year old?

There is nothing illegal in simply talking to a 17 year old. There can of course be consequences in you engage in any sexual activity with a person under the age of consent.

Can you go to jail for sending dirty pictures?

In most states, the act of sending illicit pictures involving a minor will result in felony charges. These are generally punishable by severe criminal fines and at least one year in a state prison. Penalties for misdemeanors generally include smaller criminal fines and up to a year in jail.