Maine dating laws

The age of consent for both heterosexual and homosexual relations in Maine is 16.

What her parents say is pretty much the law until she is a legal adult and moves out.Under Maine law, the crime of gross sexual assault occurs when a person has sexual intercourse with someone under the age of 14.The sentence for this crime is up to 40 years in prison.The crime of gross sexual assault (sex with a person under the age of 14) is punishable by up to 40 years in prison. 18 You are considered a minor (someone who is not an adult) if you are under 18 years old.

As far as legal trouble, you can be charged with a sex crime if you engage in ANY sexual behavior with her, including kissing, hugging, cuddling, fondling, holding hands, making out and of course, sex.