Statutory Rape in California (PC 261.5)
Statutory Rape in California (PC 261.5)
Statutory Rape in California (PC 261.5) Under California Penal Code Section 261.5, it is illegal for you to have sexual intercourse with any person who is under the age of 18 who is not your spouse. It does not matter if you were also under 18 at the time the incident occurred; you could still be charged with statutory rape. That is one of the reasons why statutory rape is…
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Defenses to Statutory Rape Charges – PC Section 261.5 You recently had sexual intercourse with a female that you met off of a dating website. Prior to engaging in sexual intercourse, she reassured you that she had turned 18 years of age “a while ago.” A few days after the sexual intercourse, you were charged with statutory rape under California Penal Code section 261.5. At this point, it is critical…
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Is it a Crime for an 18-Year-Old to Hug and Kiss a 17-year-old? | California Penal Code section 647.6 Most people 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.” Under Under California Penal Code section…
Read MoreI am accused of statutory rape even though everything was consensual
I am accused of statutory rape even though everything was consensual Attending prom is supposed to be a milestone in a teenager’s life. However, attending prom for you could result in being charged with statutory rape, even though your significant other consented to have intercourse. Now what promised to be a magical night threatens your chances of attending the college of your dreams, and you may face jail time. If you…
Read MoreAre you facing statutory rape charges (California Penal Code 261.5)?
Are you facing statutory rape charges (California Penal Code 261.5)? You are chatting online with a woman that you believe is over 18 years of age. After a few back and forth conversations, the two of you decide to meet up in order to engage in sexual intercourse. Now she is accusing you of statutory rape. If you are facing this difficult situation, you need to contact a Wallin &…
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