Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Sex with Minor

My friend(20) is dating his girlfriend(17) for about a year and half. Her parents found out that she is pregeant and wants to press charge with my friend. What advice I can give him? and if her parents DO press charges, what can he do to prepare himself? thank you for your help.


Asked on 11/18/06, 8:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: Sex with Minor

This has the potential to be very troublesome.

Hire counsel ASAP

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Answered on 11/18/06, 8:34 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Sex with Minor

Only the state of california can charge him with a crime. The girls parents can put pressure on the da to proceed with charging him with a crime. He should not discuss this matter with anyone except his attorney. This includes family as well as friends.

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Answered on 11/23/06, 3:57 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Sex with Minor

You seem to think there is some question about whether your friend will be prosecuted. There really isn't, especially if the young woman's parents push for it.

The best advice would have been not to have sex with a minor, and the best preparation would have been a cold shower before every date. Now all he can do is find a good defense attorney and hope the D.A. is willing to offer him a deal.

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Answered on 11/19/06, 7:37 pm


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