Can a 17 year old date a 10 year old?

It's essentially child molestation if there is sexual contact of any kind. The 17 year old can be criminally prosecuted, jailed, and branded a sex...

Can 11 year old date a 17 year old?

The legal age of consent in Califonia is 18 years old. This means that it is a crime in California to have sexual intercourse with a person age 17 or younger. Having sex with a minor can result in prosecution for a crime – typically for statutory rape, per Penal Code 261.5.

Can a 16 year old date a 10 year old?

No BUT anything sexual can lead to charges.

Can a 17 year old date an 8 year old?

California, however, does not have a Romeo and Juliet law. Anyone who has sexual intercourse with someone else under the age of consent can be charged with a crime. The only exception is if the sexual partners were lawfully married.

Whats the oldest a 17 year old can get with?

you can "date" any one you want to, but if you mean "hook up" with as in have consensual sex with, your legal age group would be 16-23. you might want to avoid anyone who will turn 24 before you turn 18.

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Can a 12 year old date a 16 year old?

Going on dates isn't per se illegal, but at your age, there are a large number of things that ARE illegal and could lead to him facing felony charges, even if he's only charged as a juvenile.

Can a 11 year old date a 16 year old?

Any touching of any kind by the sixteen year old towards the 11 year old (including kissing) can qualify as sexual touching, which the 11 year old is too young to consent to. This could subject the 16 year old to prosecution as a sex offender and...

Can a 17 and 5 year old date?

California – The age of consent in California is 18. It is illegal for anyone to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor (someone under the age of 18), unless they are that person's spouse. California employs a tiered system where the greater the difference in age, the greater the penalty.

What's the oldest a 16 can date?

There aren't any laws around being in a non-sexual relationship where one person is under 18 and the other over. Once you turn 16 it's not illegal for someone to have sex with you no matter how old they are.

What age is a tween?

The "tween years" can be challenging for both children and their parents. Young adolescents are continuing to explore their community and world and beginning to develop unique identities separate from their parents.

Can a 17 year old date a 13 year old?

5 attorney answers. Yes, it is. As my colleague pointed out, this is technically Second Degree Child Molestation. This carries penalties that can ruin your life including confinement time and a mandatory requirement that you register as a sex offender.

Is it okay for a 10 year old to date?

Some kids may start expressing interest in having a boyfriend or girlfriend as early as age 10 while others are 12 or 13 before they show any interest. The key is for parents to remember that the tween years are a time of transition.

Is a 4 year age gap big?

The Ideal Age Gap in Relationships

Likewise, couples with a four- to six-year gap showed greater satisfaction than those with a seven-plus year gap. In general, marital satisfaction decreased as the age difference increased.

Can a 17 year old date a 12 year old?

No 12 year old should be dating and no on under the age of consent (which is 16 on PA) should date someone over the age of consent. There are other charges not involving sex that could be brought when the person who is 17 turns 18.

Can a 10 year old date a 15 year old?

If by dating you mean romantic interactions, then this is not ok. The only relationship they should enjoy is one of friendship. Make sure the appropriate adults are notified, parents and school officials...

Is 3 years a big age gap?

In adulthood, for instance, a 3-year age gap is fairly standard. As a teenager, however, there is a stark difference between a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old. In adulthood, these small numbers are usually not considered an issue. Even 5-7 years usually get by without a second glance.

Can a 13 year old date a 18 year old?

Simply dating is not a crime. However, the situation is dangerous: your friend should rethink the relationship until she is of age. The 18 year old is in even more precarious of a situation.

Is it okay for a 13 to date 16?

If you are between the ages 12 and 13 years old, they are also able to consent to sexual activities, provided that their partner is not more than 2 years older. For instance a 13 year old is allowed to only have sex with a person aged 14 or 15 year old, however not with someone who is 16 or older.

Is it OK for a 15 year old to date a 13 year old?

No. Your grandson and the 13 year old are both too young to give legal consent to ANY sexual activity.

What ages can date?

For many kids, 16 seems to be an appropriate age, but it may be entirely suitable for a mature 15-year-old to go on a date, or to make your immature 16-year-old wait a year or two. You can also consider what other parents are doing.

Can a 12 year old date an 18 year old?

California does not set a minimum age for someone to date within the state legally. However, if an adult has sexual relations with a minor, the adult can be charged with statutory rape.

Is it OK for a 12 year old to date a 15 year old?

Dating is not illegal. Its the actions that can accompany dating, like sex, that may be illegal. As long as your definition of dating is essentially being really good friends with absolutely no sexual activity of any kind, including sexting, then you'll be ok.

Is 13 a teenager?

A teenager, or teen, is someone who is between 13 and 19 years old. They are called teenagers because their age number ends with "teen". The word "teenager" is often associated with adolescence. Most neurologists consider the brain still developing into the persons early, or mid-20s.

Can an 11 year old date a 15 year old?

3 attorney answers

There is too much of an age difference and it shows a lack of maturity on the part of the 16 year old, which should be a red flag to your parents. Dating is fine, but any type of sexual or physical contact will subject the 16 year old to prosecution.

Can a 11 year old date a 14 year old Yes or no?

1 attorney answer

The answer is that you can date anyone your parents (and his) approve of you dating. You may not engage in sex, however, as it is not only a crime but carries very harsh penalties which likely are lifelong.