Consent is a voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. It must be given freely, without force, and cannot be obtained through intimidation or coercion. If a person states they do not want to participate in a sexual act, the other person must respect that boundary. Furthermore, individuals who are incapacitated due to drugs or alcohol cannot legally provide their consent.
In New Jersey, the age of consent is 16. However, it is also important to note that in NJ, individuals aged at least 13 years old can consent to sexual activity with anyone younger than 17.
Also, in New Jersey, an adult who has sexual intercourse with a minor who is 15 years old or younger or 4 years younger than the adult can be charged with statutory rape.