Can a 16-Year-Old Date an 18-Year-Old in Ohio? Since the law states that the age of consent is 16, it is possible for an 18-year-old to date someone 16 or 17 years of age. This is not considered statutory rape.

Is it illegal for a 16 year old to date someone over the age of 18?

The age of consent is the age at which the law says a person can agree to sexual activity. If you are 16 years old and above, you can legally have sex (or do another sexual activity) with another person who is 16 years or older as long as you both agree to it.

Is a 14 year old dating a 17 legal?

Its not illegal to date, but you cannot legally consent to any sexual contact until you are 16.