Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Consensual Sex

My son will be turning 18 soon, if he and his under 18 girlfriend are have consensual sex can he be charged with statutory rape?


Asked on 1/08/08, 7:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: Consensual Sex

My understanding (someone correct me if I'm wrong) is that if there is less than a 3-year age difference, it would be charged as a misdemeanor, not a felony.

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Answered on 1/09/08, 1:00 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Consensual Sex

yes

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Answered on 1/08/08, 8:26 pm


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