Children less than 14 years of age are unable to consent to sexual acts regardless of the age of the defendant.[733] Sexual acts with children less than 17 years of age and at least 14 years of age are illegal if the defendant is more than 3 years older than the victim.[734]
Definition of Offenses
| Offense | Definition |
|---|---|
| Indecency with a child[735] | Sexual contact[736] with someone less than 17 years of age where the defendant is 3 or more years older than the victim.[737] |
| Sexual assault[738] | Sexually assaulting[739] someone at least 14 years of age and less than 17 years of age where the defendant is 3 or more years older than the victim. |
| Aggravated sexual assault[740] | Sexually assaulting someone less than 14 years of age. |
Note: Marriage is a defense to all of the offenses listed above.
