In North Carolina, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 16 years of age), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

Is it illegal to date a 16 year old when your 20?

No, its not against the law for a 20 year old to DATE a 16 year old. The definition of date means to go out together to a movie or to dinner or dance. It does not mean having sex regular or oral.

Is it legal for a 15 year old to date a 28 year old?

2 attorney answers There are no laws that restrict who a person can or cannot date and sexual intercourse is not the only way in which the adult can violate the law by being with a minor. Any inappropriate touching can also get her in trouble, if she sends or asks for