In Ohio, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 16), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

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

The answer is that so long as the couple do not engage in sexual intercourse or oral copulation then they will likely not be prosecuted. However, if they do have intercourse then the 18 year old can be prosecuted for a violation of Penal Code Section 261.5.

Can a 19 year old date a 16 year old in Ohio?

No, it is not illegal for a 16 year old and a 19 year old to have sex in Ohio, unless the 19 year old is in a position of authority. However, the 19 year old could be prosecuted for misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor for interfering with