While in many circumstances it is perfectly legal for an adult to have consensual sexual contact or intercourse with a 16-year-old, there are some circumstances where it is not. Most often, it comes down to the nature of the relationship between the two individuals.

Is it okay for a 18 year old to date a 16 year old?

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 OK for a 16 year old to kiss an 18 year old?

Kissing is fine. Anything more could be trouble. Sex is definitely out as that is statutory rape even with consent. The parents could agree verbally and then change their mind.

Can an 18 year old female date a 16 year old male?

If there is no sexual contact and there are no nude images exchanged, an 18 year old can date a 16 year old. The risk is that something sexual in nature would occur and/or you would receive an image on your phone of the 16 year olds body

Is a 16 year old dating a 14 year old illegal?

In general, it is not illegal in most states to date a 14 year old. Problems arise when the relationship turns sexual. Then there could be very serious criminal issues

Is hugging a minor illegal?

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.”

Is it wrong for a 16 to date 13?

The question as phrased, the answer is no. It is not legal. If the 16 year old engages in any sexual conduct with the 13 year old, they could face statutory rape charges and the parental consent assuming there was any would have no bearing

Is it illegal to message a minor?

Under California Penal Code Section 288.2, it is illegal to knowingly send, mail or email erotic material to a minor with the intent of arousing yourself or the minor. For example, if you were to chat with minors online and sent the minor a nude photo of yourself, you could be charged under Penal Code Section 288.2.

Is it illegal to talk with a minor?

Under California Penal Code Section 288.4, it is illegal to arrange a meeting with a minor or a person you believe to be under the age of 18 for the purpose of lewd and lascivious sexual conduct. This includes using means such as online chat rooms, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to contact the minor.

Is sending dirty texts to a minor illegal?

Is Sexting Illegal? It is important to know that while sexting between consenting adults is not illegal, sending or receiving a sexually suggestive text or image to or from a person under the age of 18 is considered sexual exploitation or child pornography and can result in criminal charges.