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I am 24 and my girlfriend is 16

Asked on Apr 18th, 2013 on Sex Crimes - New Jersey
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I am 24 and my girlfriend is 16. The "age of consent" here in New Jersey is 16. Would I be violating the law if I were to engage in sexual acts with her?
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Waynice Green
Yes.  This may constitute Sexual Assault under 2C:14-2(c)(4); Criminal Sexual Contact under 2C:14-3(b). Please be careful when posting such facts online.  It is public. 
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 4:23 PM

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