Is it legal to date my boyfriend when he turns 18?

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 it illegal if my boyfriend is 18 and Im 16?

1 attorney answer There is nothing illegal about dating an 18 year old, in fact dating there is no age limit. Having consensual sex does have an age requirement though. An 18 year old having sex with consensual sex with a 16 year old is not illegal

What happens if I turn 18 while dating someone?

Note that if a person is 18 years of age or older, and he/she has sexual intercourse with a minor, that person breaks the age of consent law and can be prosecuted for a crime – typically for statutory rape, per Penal Code 261.5.

Can you still date someone after you turn 18?

Any sexual activity with a person under 18, even if both are under 18, is illegal. There is no exception for sexual relationships hat began before one of the parties was 18. Its still illegal

Is it illegal if your boyfriend is 18 and Im 17?

Minors cannot legally give consent to engage in sexual contact. When you had sex when you were both under 18, you were both breaking the law. Now, if you have sex when hes 18 and youre 17, he will be breaking the law.

Can my boyfriend go to jail if im 15 and hes 18?

It is illegal and your boyfriend will go to jail no matter what your mother says. A crime is a crime. There are no exceptions.