Can a 17-year-old go to jail for getting a 15-year-old girl pregnant if her parents press charges?

Answer 1

Yes. It is called statuory rape. Even if the parents do not press charges, the hospital may call Children's Services or Protective Service when the baby is born to report it. Knowing the state where you live would help in letting know the penalty you may be facing. ----------------------------- Actually the answer is no! A 17 year old is not considered to be an adult in every single state. You both are minors and it will be treated as such.

Answer 2

Yes, unless you have been legally married in a state that allows such unions.

California's age of consent is 18 and, unlike most other states, even if the older person is within three (3) years of the younger person ("close-in-age" rule), the older person may still be charged with a misdemeanor. Over three (3) years of difference may result in either misdemeanor or felony charges. If the older person is 21 or over and the younger person is under 16, the penalties may be even harsher.

Answer 3

Not if they were dating and proven to be sexualy active before the male or female turned 18. * She is below the age of sexual consent for CA. It doesn

Answer 4

A 17-year-old cannot legally consent to sex in the state of CA, therefore it was illegal for him to have sex with her, and yes, he can go to prison.

Answer 5

No, age of consent in California is sixteen. Her Dad, maybe. The law, no.

Answer 6

Umm yeah your country will call it a sexual assult on a minor (rape)... So good luck at the trial!

Answer 7

Yes it's statutory rape. The age of consent is 18 there with no close in age exemptions.

Answer 8

Yes, they could!