Is it illegal to date someone 3 years older than you?

3 attorney answers

You can date anyone, but be very very mindful and careful.

Is 3 years age gap illegal?

If the person engaging in sex with a minor is less than 3 years older or younger than the minor, then they are guilty of a misdemeanor. If they are more than 3 years older than the minor then they are guilty of a felony.

Is it illegal to date someone 2 years apart?

There is no law against dating, but it's certainly a completely a different issue when sexual activity begins. If you engage in sexual activity with him, he could be facing serious criminal charges of statutory rape.

Is it legal to marry someone 4 years older?

If your parents agree with you dating, then it is legal. However, even with your parents' and your consent, unless you are married, sexual contact is illegal.

Can a 15 year old date someone 3 years older?

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.

Help! I'm Dating a Guy 3 Years Younger than Me!

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 16 year old date a 13 year old?

The question as phrased, the answer is 'no. ' It is not legal. If the 16 year old engages in any sexual conduct with the 13 year old, they could face statutory rape charges and the parental consent assuming there was any would have no bearing...

Can an 18 year old date a 14 year old?

In a Nutshell: Sex between an 18 year-old and a 15 year-old is illegal in California, meaning any touching of “private parts” of either, even with consent of both parties (and perhaps even the parents of each teenager) is illegal in California because the age of consent is 18.

Is a 16 year old dating a 19 legal?

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.

Can an 18 year old date a 17 year old?

Yes, if you are both 17 or over and there is full and free consent. However, it is a crime for a person to engage in a sexual act with somebody under 18 if they are, or have previously been, in a position of authority over them.

Can a 16 year old date a 14 year old?

Dating is not illegal. Sexual relations can be. If you are not 4 years older it is not "statutory" rape. But there is "coercion" that could be alleged now or later if she gets upset.

Can a 13 and 15 year old date?

2 attorney answers

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

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 an 11 yr old date a 14 yr old?

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.

Can a 15 year old date a 19 year old?

A person becomes an adult at the age of majority, which In most states is 18. Exceptions are Alabama & Nebraska (19), and District of Columbia & Mississippi (21). Until then, the parents pretty much control their life, including...

Can a 17 year old date a 19 year old?

What is the Age of Consent in California? Unlike other states that allow minors to consent to sexual intercourse, the age of consent in California is 18 years. A person under the age of 18 years cannot legally consent to sexual intercourse. The age of consent is the same for both males and females.

What is an inappropriate age gap?

"Half-your-age-plus-seven" rule

An often-asserted rule of thumb to determine whether an age difference is socially acceptable holds that a person should never date someone whose age is less than half their own plus seven years.

Is it weird for a 17 to date 14?

14-year-old girls are about the same as 17-year-old boys in terms of maturity, so there's nothing unusual about that. Dating a fourteen-year-old girl can be perfectly innocent; however, it will definitely depend on the boy.

Is it OK if a 17 year old date a 14 year old?

Sexual activity with a person who is underaged, by anyone, including another person under 18, is illegal. After you turn 18, it is still illegal.

Can a 30 year old date a 16-year-old?

It is not statutory rape, it is creepy, and if it is against parental authority it may fall under other statutes. It is definitely a mistake for the 30-year-old. This is not just a matter of age difference but culture and life-experience difference. Dating is not regulated by law.

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.

Is it OK for a 17 year old to 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.

Can a 15 year old date a 20 year old?

Although it is not illegal for a 15 year old to have a non sexual friendship with a 20 year old guy, it is not advisible. If your parents objected to the dating relationship that you descibed, and you defied your parents, they could seek the assistance of...

Is 20 and 17 a big age gap?

Yes, it's a big age gap, but it doesn't bother us, as we get on so well and are in love. Don't worry about your gap, it's nothing. 17 and 20 is no big deal, but 17 and a 40 something year old? I know you won't believe me here but there's a 90% chance he sees you as a trophy.

What age gap is too big?

A relationship age gap bigger than 10 years often comes with its own set of issues. “While there are always exceptions to rules, a good rule to remember is that dating someone more than 10 years older will present challenges now or later that add to the preexisting challenges any relationship has,” he says.