A North Carolina statute states that “a minor is any person who has not reached the age of 18 years.” Without another statute or law that conflicts or explains this definition further, most people take this to mean someone who is aged 17 or younger is considered a minor in the eyes of a criminal court.

Are you legal at 17 in North Carolina?

The official age of consent in North Carolina is 16 years old. For example, in some states the Age of Consent is 15 years old. In other states its 17 years old. There also may be legal defenses to sex offense charges when the sexual activities take place between minors.

What is considered a minor in North Carolina?

Age of minors. A minor is any person who has not reached the age of 18 years.

Can a 18 year old date a 17 year old in North Carolina?

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

Is a 17-year-old dating a 15 year old legal?

People of any age can date each other. If either of them are under age their parents have to agree to the dating. It is never illegal to date with parental approval. However, each state has their own rules about sex and intercourse so as long as there is