Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

my girlfriend is 17 and pregnant. Im 20. Our parents both know were going out. Am i going to be going to jail?


Asked on 11/24/09, 7:35 pm

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David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

Whenever an adult has sex with anyone under 18 years of age, in California, that's a crime. It's called statutory rape...261.5 pc. Talk with an attorney if you feel law enforcement may get involved. David Wallin

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Answered on 11/30/09, 2:21 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

A conviction for statutory rape will put you in prison and on registered sex offender status. Society has those laws for reasons.

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Answered on 11/30/09, 5:13 pm


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