Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If a 17 year old girrl get pregent by an 24 year old guy in the state of califorina can he get in trouble the girl will be 18 in a couple of months.


Asked on 3/02/12, 11:52 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Yes, he can still get in trouble, for statutory rape.

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Answered on 3/02/12, 12:33 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Yes, and lots of it.

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Answered on 3/02/12, 1:59 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Ever hear the term 'statutory rape' of a mino? It is a felony with penalties of prison time and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

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Answered on 3/02/12, 3:16 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

All the attorneys above have given you the straight scope. In California it is black and white. If sex occurs between a man that is over 18 and a woman that is under 18 it is statutory rape. Period end of story. If the man is more than 4 years older than the woman the penalty will be increased. Basically, the law does not recognize the woman's ability while she is under the age of 18 to give consent, if he is over 18.

Good luck

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Answered on 3/02/12, 7:24 pm


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