Legal Question in Family Law in California

i am 26 year old male and i have a baby with my ex girlfriend who is 17 years old. she does not want to have our daughter and decided to give her to me. i want to know if i can get in trouble for having sex with a minor when i file for costudy.


Asked on 5/23/11, 1:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Possibly, but not likely. You committed statutory rape, but to my knowledge that crime does not get prosecuted unless the minor or the minor's parents file a complaint. You should probably check with a criminal defense attorney to be sure, though.

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Answered on 5/23/11, 10:17 am


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