For example, as it pertains to sexual intercourse, the age of consent in North Carolina is 16 years old. Once the minor reaches the age of 16, she may consent to vaginal intercourse (sexual intercourse). The NC Statutory Rape Laws are inapplicable.

What is the age limit for dating in North Carolina?

sixteen years The age of consent in North Carolina is sixteen years. Under N.C. law, any individual under the age of sixteen is considered unable to consent to sexual intercourse. Thus, consent is not considered a defense to statutory rape because minors aged fifteen and under cannot by law consent to sex.

Is it wrong for a 28 year old to date a 16 year old?

It is not illegal to have sexual contact with a 16 year old no matter how old the other partner is, unless there is a special relationship such as a relative or a teacher.