In Hawaii is it illegal for a 14 year old girl to date a 18 year old guy?

Im just confused because some people have told me its illegal while others have told me its legal. If there is NO sex involved is it illegal or legal? I live in Hawaii and am confused if its ok to have this kind of relationship if there is no sex involved.
808_LOL
Asked Mar 05, 2011
It's not illegal to date as long as there is no sexual penetration.

It's first-degree sexual assault (20 year prison sentence) with someone under the age of 14 with, or without consent. From 14 to 18 with consent, if the offender is more than 5 years older than the victim is it's also first-degree sexual assault and the crime also carries a 20 year prison sentence under Hawaiian law.

Rob
Answered Mar 05, 2011
Edited Mar 05, 2011
Thanks! I have been wondering for a while if it was legal or illegal. Beacuse I am In this situation I love a guy who is 18 and he loves me back and we have both heard that its not illegal and yet my parents were telling me it was.
808_LOL Mar 05, 2011

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