A child under 16 years of age is unable to consent to sexual intercourse when the other person is more than 2 years older than him or her.[136] However, sexual contact with someone less than 15 years of age is illegal regardless of the age of the defendant.[137]
Definition of Offenses
| Offense | Definition |
|---|---|
| 4th degree sexual assault[138] | Sexual contact[139] with someone less than 15 years of age.[140] |
| 2nd degree sexual assault[141] | Sexual intercourse[142] with someone at least 13 years of age and less than 16 years of age where the defendant is more than 2 years older than the victim. |
| 1st degree sexual assault[143] | Sexual intercourse with someone less than 13 years of age where the defendant is more than 2 years older than the victim. |