Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can a 18 yr old date a 17 old in California without getting in trouble for it?


Asked on 12/19/11, 5:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

Date? Yes.

Sex? No. And no other sexual contact either.

And don't do anything that would be seen as "contributing to the delinquency of a minor" under Penal Code section 272. Don't keep them out past curfew and/or their parent's deadlines. Don't take them to over 18 places....

Sounds boring, I know, but you asked.

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Answered on 12/19/11, 5:05 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I agree with Mr. Dane. Sexual contact (which includes more than just intercourse) between an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old is a crime, but non-sexual dating is legal. And heed his words about respecting the parents' deadlines. They can make a lot of trouble for you if you don't.

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Answered on 12/19/11, 5:11 pm


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