It is legal for a person to have sex with someone who is under the age of consent so long as both parties are at least 14 years old and under 21 years old. However, if the defendant is 21 years old or older and the victim is under the age of 17, then it is second degree statutory rape or statutory sodomy. read more
Statutory rape and sodomy in the second degree, RSMo §§ 566.034 and 566.064 involve a child less than 17 years of age and an accused who is 21 years of age or older. The crime of Child molestation in the second degree, RSMo § 566.068 , occurs when a child less than 17 years of age is subject to "sexual contact". read more
While the age of consent in MO may be 17, but I wouldn't talk about sex with them until they are 18. There are too many ways to create liability under different laws. This post is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice specific to you. read more
Althoughthe reality is, most states do not enforce the age of majority lawswhen they relate to 17 years old, unless authorities have a reasonto become involved. Missouri does have a qualified minor law, allowing you to leaveyour parents home at 16 under certain circumstances. Section 431.056.1 . read more
In general, the age of consent in Missouri for sexual intercourse is 17 years old. This is the age at which a person can consent to have sex with another person who is also that age or older. This age of consent applies to both heterosexual and homosexual conduct. read more