Legally speaking and in CA. I just turned 18 and I've been seeing a girl that's 16. And do you think that's wrong?
2006-10-12 18:19:27 · 11 answers · asked by AK-47 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Does anyone know the specifics of the law? because I have a juvenile record and can't afford to mess around... so to speak.
2006-10-12 18:27:33 · update #1
In California the age of consent is 18. Some places its ok within a certain age gap (17 and 18 would be fine). I couldn't find the law on that for California, but I found it for Arizona: you are prosecuted one way if the age gap is more than 24 months, and prosecuted another if its within 24 months.
I don't know whether or not its true, but around here the general belief is that in a situation like that (assuming it WAS against the law) you are fine UNTIL the parent presses charges. (This is obviously different for a 25 year old and 13 year old or something like that).
I just found this:
California Age of Sexual Consent: 18
Statutory Rape Law: Cannot have sex with someone under 18. Anyone over 21 who has sex with a 16 year old or younger can be arrested.
I dont exactly know what that means for 18 and 16 year olds though.
2006-10-12 18:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by bumbleleigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dated a 16 y/o girl when I was 23.
2006-10-12 18:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by cardinalfanusa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has nothing to do with right or wrong.. the question to ask is why you are intent on any certain age in your dating preferences? I assume you want someone who is less sophisticated, less intelligent, more willing to be manipulated etc? If so, you will not be happy with your choice.. If you are truly self confident, look for a woman, 20 years old, or older and cowboy up to the challenge..
2006-10-12 18:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Golfcarmel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, yes. But if you really like her, and you know she likes you, wait until she's 18. It's only a few years away. After all, love can wait.
2006-10-12 18:22:33 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres nothing wrong with that the way i see it is as long as your not old enough to be her father. That would be going to far
2006-10-12 18:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sara M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is not problem for any body, i mean your friends, family, but in the eyes of the law is not legal.
2006-10-12 18:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I started out with men at 14 in Illinois....but i didnt talk about it--- tee hee hee
2006-10-12 18:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by EZMZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't go any lower than 16.
2006-10-12 18:21:55 · answer #8 · answered by dns618 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 yrs apart
who cares what the rest of us think your the one in the relationship not us!!!!
GO FOR IT AND CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER
2006-10-12 18:23:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope its all good
2006-10-12 18:25:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋