Under Under California Penal Code section 647.6, even if no sexual intercourse was, this offense, with few exceptions, is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine not exceeding $5,000, or by both. Each subsequent conviction under this section is punishable as a felony.

Is it illegal for a minor to kiss a minor?

In Most states Kissing is not a crime unless it in a sexual manner, that is interpreted by the actions and if the minor party consents, if they consent there is no legal action, but if they do not consent then it sexual crime, you have to look at your state for the proper criminal code and definition…

Is French kissing a minor illegal in California?

Under section 647.6 of the California Penal Code, it is a crime for any person to annoy or molest any child under 18 years of age. This includes kissing and hugging. Penal Code section 261.5 is violated by any person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

At what age can you legally kiss?

Is it a Crime for an 18-Year-Old to Hug and Kiss a 17-year-old? Most people probably believe that in this scenario if there was no intercourse then no crime was committed. This is false. Under section 647.6 of the California Penal Code it is a crime for any person to “annoy or molest any child under 18 years of age.”