Can a 19 year old get in trouble for dating a 14 year old?

NO! It potentially constitutes statutory rape.

Is it illegal for a 19 year old to have a relationship with a 13 year old?

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

What’s the oldest a 14 year old can date?

A 14 or 15 year old can consent to sexual activity as long as the partner is less than five years older and there is no relationship of trust, authority or dependency or any other exploitation of the young person.

Is it weird for a 14 to date 17?

Yes I think its ok BUT so much depends on the people involved. Some 14 year olds are more mature than a 17 year old. However some 17 year olds may try to take advantage of younger people. You need to look at how they act together, who instigated the relationship etc. . .

How old do you have to be to date someone?

Date someone your own age, not 6 years younger. Engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16 is against the law and the state of Florida will prosecute. R. Jason de Groot, Esq. We do not have an attorney-client relationship.

How long should a 20 year old date a 14 year old?

A 20 year old dating a 14 year old. Think about this: what is a jury going to think when they hear a prosecutor explain this type of situation? I am going to suggest that this relationship be put on hold for 4 years. That’s the best advice you are going to get.

Do parents control who their adult children date?

However, they don’t do anything sexual, just regular dating. Ask a lawyer – it’s free! 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 whom they date.