Close-in-age exemption

Romeo and Juliet laws significantly impact the classification of sex offenders by providing legal protections for young individuals engaged in consensual sexual relationships with partners close in age. These laws, named after Shakespeare’s young lovers, aim to prevent the unjust labeling of teenagers and young adults as sex offenders when their sexual activity involves a […]

Romeo and Juliet laws have become an increasingly important topic in the realm of criminal law and juvenile justice. These laws, named after Shakespeare’s young lovers, aim to provide legal protections for consensual sexual relationships between young people who are close in age. However, not all states have adopted such provisions, leaving some young individuals […]

Romeo and Juliet laws are legal provisions that address consensual sexual relationships between young people where one or both partners are below the age of consent. These laws vary significantly across different states in the United States, reflecting diverse approaches to balancing the protection of minors with the recognition of adolescent sexuality. The variations in […]

The legal landscape surrounding teenage relationships and sexual activity among young people has long been a complex and contentious issue. At the heart of this matter lie Romeo and Juliet laws, which aim to provide legal protections for young couples engaged in consensual sexual relationships when one or both parties are below the age of […]