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Can a 16 year old date a 18 year old in California?
In California, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.
Can an 18 year old kiss a 16 year old in California?
Not illegal, but if parents get concerned they may convince a DA of a violation of Penal Code 272(a)—California’s “contributing to the delinquency of a minor” law—a misdemeanor in California law…
Is it OK for a 16 year old to date an 18 year old?
It’s perfectly legal. First of all, there are no laws governing who people can date. There ARE laws governing who people can have sex with. (If you think that dating someone is just the same thing as having sex with them, then you are too young…
Can you legally kiss a minor?
The age of consent in NSW is 16 years. The law says that a person under 16 cannot legally consent to sexual contact, even if they want to. Any sexual contact with someone under 16 is a crime in NSW and the other person can be charged with an offence.
Can a 13 and 16 year old date?
‘ It is not legal. If the 16 year old engages in any sexual conduct with the 13 year old, they could face statutory rape charges and the parental consent assuming there was any would have no bearing…
What are Romeo and Juliet laws?
In the United States, many states have adopted close-in-age exemptions. These laws, known as “Romeo and Juliet laws” provide that a person can legally have consensual sex with a minor provided that he or she is not more than a given number of years older, generally four years or less.
Is dating a 17 year old when your 18 illegal?
In California, the age of consent is 18. And if an adult engages in sexual intercourse with a minor, they break the law and can be subject to criminal prosecution. Therefore, if an adult age 18 or older has sex with someone who is 17 or younger, they can face criminal charges under California’s statutory rape law.
What’s the oldest a 16 can date?
So, if you’re 16, the minimum age you’re supposed to date is 15; the oldest is 18. If you’re 13, you’re out of luck. The youngest you can date is 13 1/2, but the oldest is 12. So even somebody your own age is simultaneously too old and too young for you.
Can a 12 year old date a 18 year old legally?
12 years old is WAY TOO YOUNG to be dating an 18 year old. When he violates you, he will be committing a very serious sex offense generally called “child molest” and will face…
Can you date a 17 if your 18 in California?
Are Romeo and Juliet laws in California?
Although there is no Romeo and Juliet law in California, a criminal defense lawyer can help you develop a defense to statutory rape. If you are facing a statutory rape charge in California, you need an experienced sex crimes defense lawyer to protect your rights and freedom.
Can a 16 year old date a 19 year old?
There are no laws regulating “dating”, only sexual contact with minors. While the age of consent for the purposes of statutory rape is 16, there are other charges that can be filed against an adult who has sexual contact with a minor (under 18).