While the Arizona age of consent is 18 years old, the law does have special rules for minors between the ages of 15 and 19 years old. Known as the Romeo and Juliet law, it allows for consensual sex between two young partners between the ages of 15 and 19, so long as they are not more than 2 years apart in age.

Is it OK to be 15 and date an 18 year old?

In a Nutshell: Sex between an 18 year-old and a 15 year-old is illegal in California, meaning any touching of “private parts” of either, even with consent of both parties (and perhaps even the parents of each teenager) is illegal in California because the age of consent is 18.

Can a 15 year old date a 19 year old in Arizona?

Under Arizona law, it is not illegal to date someone who is under the age of 18. However, it becomes a legal issue when engaging in sexual intercourse, sexual contact, or oral sex, even if the activity is consensual.

Is there a Romeo and Juliet law in Arizona?

While the Arizona age of consent is 18 years old, the law does have special rules for minors between the ages of 15 and 19 years old. Known as the Romeo and Juliet law, it allows for consensual sex between two young partners between the ages of 15 and 19, so long as they are not more than 2 years apart in age.