Q: I am 15 years old female and dating a 20 year old what can happen to the 20 year old if we haven't had sex or anything ?
A: Statutorily, the 20 year old is at risk of looking guilty and thereby suffering arrest, jail, a criminal proceeding and more should the authorities become aware of the relationship. If nobody ever says there was a physical relationship, the trouble may go away, but it will have been a nightmare anyway. Worst case scenario, he gets convicted of a felony and has to register for the rest of his life as a sex offender. The fact that you are asking this question shows maturity and intelligence. It's important that you both exercise good judgement in deciding what to do about your involvement. Without being judgmental you should acknowledge that while different people mature at a different pace, there is a significant difference between 15 and 20... not just 5 years.
A: Felony conviction and possible registration as a sex offender for life if convicted of certain offenses.
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