i am a 15 year old girl, i will be 16 in July. My boy friend of 4 months will be 18 at the end of this month (by the time he turns 18 we would have been dating 5 months). I know we arent allowed to have sex but what else? My parents said when he turns 18 they will call the cops on him if he touches me. I know slightly about the 2 year clause thingie but still.
what exactly is the law?
2007-03-03 12:23:44 · 10 answers · asked by Bryn H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
the California law
2007-03-03 12:58:44 · update #1
I was in a similar situation when I was 16--a cop told me that when it comes to the law, 16 and under is black and white, 18 and over is black and white, but age 17 is a gray area and it really depends on the situation. In my opinion, the best thing to do right now is wait--if he's around in a year, go for it. But you have to think about the consequences of your actions--and your parents are really only trying to protect you. They don't want to see you hurt in any way--emotionally or otherwise.
2007-03-10 17:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by dmarie2101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law is anyone 18 or older may date someone 16 or 17 but may not do anything sexual with them or it is statutory rape..None 18 years of age or older may date anyone 15 years of age or younger.
Do not listen to dontchuwi.. unless you want your boyfriend to go to jail. My cousins friend was 16 having sex with an 18 year old and he was arrested, they had got together a few months before he hit 18.
2007-03-03 12:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by Diamonds_Glow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry doll, you're pretty much up the creek. Aside from statutory rape laws, your parents are legally entitled to file a restraining order against your boyfriend prohibiting him from having any contact with you whatsoever, as long as you are a dependent minor. The laws vary by state, so you’d have to find out what the facts are for where you live.
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OK, you added information on your state. In California, there is no rape statute relevant to your circumstance, because you are less than three years apart in age. http://www.cga.ct.gov/2003/olrdata/jud/rpt/2003-R-0376.htm
If you think that your parents are serious about involving the police then you, or your preferably your boyfriend, should consult an attorney who specializes in family law about your situation.
2007-03-03 12:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by kyla_bean 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your parents can cause a lot of problems for your boyfriend simply because of the age difference. You can make your parents look foolish by honestly talking to the police if they are ever involved.
Your relationship with your parents wont be very good.
In two years you can do whatever you like.
Check your state laws. The police detectives can advise you , or the district attorney.
2007-03-03 12:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UNLUCKY. In ENGLAND they dont hav such laws like that. when ur 16 its legal end of. glad to be a Brit.
2007-03-11 10:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your 16 or older you can go out but if your younger he can go to jail
2007-03-03 12:46:44 · answer #6 · answered by hottie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hunny, its not actually illegal at all. right now
you arent allowed to have sex when you are
16 you will be legal to have sex. and as long
as he isnt 4 years older than you its deff. ok
your parents will be upset to find out there is
really nothing that they can do about it.
Good Luck!!
2007-03-03 12:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
you need to call your local court and ask them, they will give you the exact answers you and he need to know. each state is different.
2007-03-10 15:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by smartie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the state
2007-03-03 12:36:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you need to find a bf your own age and you shouldn't even been asking these questions at your age
2007-03-03 12:57:08 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋