Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

man married to two women

What would be the consiquence if a man is married to two women at the same time. One women does not legally change her name or claims to be married, files all tax related questions as single.


Asked on 2/02/00, 4:08 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Stephen Sitkoff Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP

Re: man married to two women

Being married to two women at the same time is Bigamy. Bigamy in California is a felony it is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and or imprisonment.

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Answered on 2/04/00, 8:35 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: man married to two women

Being married to two people at the same time is bigamy, a felony.

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Answered on 2/03/00, 12:58 am


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