Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
is it statutory rape?
Is it illeagal for a 15 year old and a 17 year old to have sex together?
Asked on 9/06/00, 8:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Sitkoff
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
Re: is it statutory rape?
CA penal code section 261.5 (b) makes it unlawful for to have sex with a minor (under 18) even if you are no more than 3 years older or younger than the victim. Yes it is illegal for both the 17 year old and 15 year old to engage in sexual activity.
Answered on 10/06/00, 12:59 pm
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