Yes, so long as the relationship is not sexual. The prohibition on sexual activity makes California different from many other states. California does not have a “Romeo and Juliet” law. This law allows minors of similar ages to engage in consensual sexual activity.

Is it illegal to date in California?

In California, the age of consent is 18. That means that anyone under the age of 18 cannot legally consent to have sex. Thats true, even if both parties involved want to have sex. In the states eyes, anyone under the age of 18 lacks the capacity to make an informed decision.

Can a 16 year old date an 18 year old in California?

In California, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

Is it illegal for a 15 and 18 year old to date in California?

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.

Can an 18 year old date a 16 year old legally?

The law criminalises people who have sex with under-16-year-olds. So, if an 18-year-old is having consensual sex with a 15-year-old, the 18-year-old is guilty of an offence and the 15-year-old is the victim. The law gets confusing (and unworkable) where both partners are under 16.