- Any sexual conduct* with someone who is less than 13 years of age regardless of the age of offending party (ex. An 8th grader dating a 12 year old).
- Sexual conduct with someone unwilling or unable to consent (ex. too drunk/high, special needs teen) is rape.
- Any sexual contact* with anyone under age 13 regardless of knowledge or age of offender (age 13-adult).
- 4 or more years older than the victim (ex. high school senior dating a freshman).
- Age 13-15 when the offender is 18 or older.
- Sexual conduct between a person age 18 or over with another who is 13-15 years of age.
*Conduct means: Any sexual penetration of any kind, however slight, including oral sex.
*Contact means: Any touching of a person in an area where the intention is sexual in nature. Includes thighs, buttock or personal areas.
Note: Neither contact or conduct has to be unwanted to fall under these laws.
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