If the minor is 16 or older and you are not over the age of 21, you could face felony statutory rape charges that carry up to three years in county jail. You could face up to four years in state prison and $10,000 in fines if you are older than 21 and the alleged victim is under the age of 16.

Is dating a minor legal?

Federal law makes it criminal to engage in a sexual act with another person who is between the age of 12 and 16 if they are at least four years younger than you. Each state takes a different approach as the age of consent has ranged from 10 to 18.