Age Of Consent Clarification
Summary
In New Jersey, the age of consent is 16, so a consensual relationship between a 21-year-old and a 16-year-old would have been legal. Given that this happened 20 years ago and there was no coercion, there should be no legal issues now.Full Conversation
In * I met someone who was * and dated consensually a 16 year old women. It was said her parents knew and everything ended amicably. It's now 20 years later. Was it illegal? In New Jersey
In New Jersey, the age of consent is *. Therefore, a *-year-old dating a *-year-old would have been legal as long as the relationship was consensual and there was no coercion or exploitation involved.
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So nothing to worry about since it was so long anyway.
In New Jersey, the age of consent is indeed *, so a consensual relationship between a *-year-old and a *-year-old would have been legal. Considering this occurred 20 years ago and there was no coercion, it is unlikely to pose any legal issues today.
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Nothing illegal at all?
In New Jersey, the age of consent is *, so a consensual relationship between a *-year-old and a *-year-old would have been legal. Given that this happened 20 years ago and there was no coercion, there should be no legal issues now.
Is there any other legal concern you have related to this or another matter?