If a 17-year-old girl consents to have sex with her 18-year-old boyfriend and the state where the act occurs states that a 17-year-old is considered a juvenile, then the act is considered what?

a. Sex between consenting partners
b. Not a crime because the girl consented
c. Sexual assault of a minor or statutory rape
d. None of the above


c

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