In Delaware, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone 15 or younger), even if the sex is consensual. It is also illegal for someone who is 30 or older to have sex with someone younger than 18.

What is the age of consent in DE?

16 years old Question Answer At what age is a person able to consent? 16 years old, if the defendant is more than 4 years older, otherwise 18 years old. 11 Delaware Code §§ 761; 762; 765; 770; 771; 778.

What state is the age of consent 14?

Sexual Intercourse with MinorsStateAge of consentMinimum age of victimPennsylvania1613Rhode Island1614South Carolina1614South Dakota16101948 more rows•14 Dec 2004

What state is 17 the age of consent?

States where the age of consent is 17 (6): Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, and Wyoming. States where the age of consent is 18 (13): Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.