What Kind Of Punishment Could I Get For Statutory Rape In CA??
Criminal Act of Having Sex With a Minor
The Criminal Act Of Having Sex With A Minor in California Having sex with a minor is a serious criminal offense in California. The exact crime you will be charged with for having sex with a minor will depend on your age and the alleged victim's age. The skilled and knowledgeable California criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have been successfully defending clients facing charges for having sex with…
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The Criminal Act of Having Sex with a Minor: Statutory Rape (PC 261.5)
The Criminal Act of Having Sex with a Minor: Statutory Rape (PC 261.5) Under California Penal Code Section 261.5, it is illegal to have sexual intercourse with a person who is under the age of 18 and is not your spouse. Let’s further explore the criminal act of having sex with a minor. What If the Minor Initiates Sex? When most people think of “rape,” they think of sexual intercourse…
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Will I Go To Jail For Statutory Rape In Los Angeles? (PC 261.5)
Will I Go To Jail For Statutory Rape In Los Angeles? (PC 261.5) Under California Penal Code 261.5, it is illegal to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor who is not your spouse. The district attorney has wide discretion in prosecuting statutory rape cases. In many statutory rape cases, the alleged victim or the victim’s family experiences a change of heart after finding out the harsh penalties for statutory…
Read MoreSex Between Teenagers Can Lead to a Sex Crime (California Penal Code Section 261.5)
Sex Between Teenagers Can Lead to a Sex Crime (California Penal Code Section 261.5) Typically, the teen years bring the first dating experiences. It is very common for teenagers to date, and these days, it is also common for that dating to lead to further experiences. However, sexual intercourse between teenagers is often not legal, and it could lead to serious legal consequences. Lets take a look at how teenagers…
Read MoreNFL cheerleader enters plea in case involving sex with a minor.
NFL cheerleader enters plea in case involving sex with a minor. According to , a former Cincinnati Bengal cheerleader charged with having sex with an underage student accepted a plea deal with prosecutors in Kentucky to avoid jail time. Sarah Jones, 26, allegedly began a sexual relationship with a student while she was working as a freshman English teacher at Dixie Heights High School in Crestview Hills, KY., and also…
Read MoreWhat Kind Of Punishment Could I Get For Statutory Rape In CA??
Crimes and Punishments for Statutory Rape Convictions What makes statutory rape a misdemeanor in CA? If the perpetrator is no more than 3 years older or younger than the victim, statutory rape is a misdemeanor, Cal. Pen. Code 261.5(b). When the minor is more than 3 years younger than the perpetrator, the offense is a wobbler, which means that it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.…
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