The Age of Consent in Virginia The age of consent for intercourse is 15 years old in Virginia; however, there are other sex acts that set the age at 18.

Can an 18 year old date a 15 year old in Virginia?

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

Can a 18 year old date a 16 year old in Virginia?

The second statute deals with someone 18 years old or older having sex with someone age 15, 16, or 17 years of age. Thats a class one misdemeanor and punishable with up to one year in jail and a $2,500.00 fine. Virginias prohibited consensual sexual activity laws are itemized below.