Legal Question in Family Law in California

Is it considered illegal for an adult of 22 to date a minor of 16?

Its not actually my problem. I am just trying to research a contriversial topic, of whether or not it is illegal in the state of California for an adult to date (No Sex) a minor. For example the guy is 22 and the minor is 16?

I also read this in an article and I wanted to know if it was a true statement: ''Anyone can ''be'' with anyone else, regardless of age; its a Constitutional right (known as ''The right of the people peaceably to assemble'') given to Americans in the First Amendment. Well, thank you for your time and patience, and please email me with a response, just so I have the response on record. Thank you


Asked on 1/24/05, 3:39 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Is it considered illegal for an adult of 22 to date a minor of 16?

Yes, persons of age 22 may lawfully associate with persons of age 16. But sex would be illegal, and, people being people, you (or Your Friend) might quickly find yourself in a situation where you might wind up thinking with Other Than Your Big Head. If you broke her heart or otherwise angered her, who knows, maybe she would say you did when you didn't, and it would be her word against yours. You would probably spend months in jail waiting for your chance to convince the jury, you would be unsuccessful, and after you got out of state prison you would have to register with the police as a sex offender. If she has your baby prior to age 18 3/4 this also would be pretty solid evidence and it would not go unnoticed by the authorities. It is also illegal to provide alcohol to your 16-YO friend, or to transport her across state lines for "immoral purposes." Also, she might have a Dad with a shotgun.

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Answered on 1/24/05, 3:55 am


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