Is it OK for a 16 to date a 22 year old?

3 attorney answers But you may legally date a 16 year old if you are 22 years. old. You cannot date anyone under the age of 16. A person under the age of 16 cannot consent in the eyes of the law.

Can a 23 year old female date a 17 year old male?

Yes, so long as the relationship is not sexual. If they have sexual intercourse, the 21-year-old can face criminal charges for statutory rape if they are not married. The prohibition on sexual activity makes California different from many other states. California does not have a “Romeo and Juliet” law.

Is it weird for a 17 to date a 23?

A: Its legal for anyone to date anyone else. The law is not concerned with dating, but is concerned with sex. It is technically legal for a 22 year old to have a sexual relationship with a 17 year old; however, it still not a good idea. First, a 17 year old is still a minor.