Statutory Rape in Minnesota

[repodepobob]

Was reading about the laws and got immensely confused do too hearing two different things while reading. So my question is:
In Minnesota, if a 14 year old and 17 year old (55 months apart) are dating and both consent to having sex, would the 17 year old be committing statutory rape?
I saw one place that said if the age difference was more that 24 months it was, another that said over 36 it was and a third that said over 48 that it would be. So needless to say I'm wondering which one is the actual up to date answer.

[Dogmatique]

If you have to ask the question, it's fairly good sense to not do with your girlfriend/boyfriend anything you wouldn't do with your grandma.

[repodepobob]

That answer is no help whatsoever.. I get what you're saying, but it's a legitimate question, what are the actual laws, because multiple places have different answers.

[cdwjava]

Check this:

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=609.342

But, there are other issues that might apply. If you encourage the child to disobey her parents or otherwise act in a delinquent manner you can be charged crimes related to those actions ... not to mention that there is ALWAYS the possibility of a baby ... you ready for that???

So, best answer: DON'T DO IT!

[Mr. Knowitall]

Follow the forum rules - this type of question is not permitted here.