The truth is that you can face criminal charges if you give someone herpes. You can also face civil liability for exposing partners to sexually-transmitted diseases like herpes. The criminal charges and circumstances govern whether you could go to jail for giving someone herpes.

Is giving herpes a crime?

Intentionally transmitting an STD is a crime in many states. A conviction for one of these offenses can be used as evidence in a personal injury case.

Can someone go to jail for giving me herpes?

If you are convicted of knowingly transmitting an STD, you face a number of potentially very serious criminal penalties. A misdemeanor conviction for transmission of an STD can result in a sentence of up to one year in jail, while a felony conviction has a maximum penalty of a year or more in prison.

Is it a crime to knowingly give someone an STD?

Transmitting an STD can be a crime in California. It is prohibited by California Health and Safety Code 120290. People who know they are infected with an STD can be liable if they intentionally infect someone else. They can also be held liable if they got a third party to transmit their STD to someone else.

What happens if you give someone herpes?

Yes. Even when no sores are present, the herpes virus is still active in the body and can spread to others. If you or your partner has herpes, reduce the risk of spread by: using a condom every time you have sex (vaginal, oral, or anal).

How do you tell someone you have an STD after youve slept with them?

How do I approach them? Its best to do it face-to-face, absolutely. Pick a private place and say to them: “Ive got something important to tell you”. Then, you might say youve just been to a doctor or youve just got some test results back and been told you have chlamydia or herpes or whatever.