Can a 16 year old date a 30 year old?

Originally Answered: Can a 16-year-old date a 30-year-old legally? No. The only way a teenager can date someone above the age of 18 is if they dated mare dating while both of them are teenagers.

Is sending inappropriate pictures to minors illegal?

Sending nude photos, explicit videos or flirtatious messages by electronic means is generally legal in California if it takes place between consenting adults. However, sexting can lead to criminal charges if one of the participants is a minor, or if it rises to the level of stalking, harassment or invasion of privacy.

Can a 35 year old date a 16-year-old?

If the age of consent is 16, yes, they can even have sex. That’s what “age of consent” means. Obviously it is legal. When a person gets to the age of consent the law says it is legal for a person who is the same age or any age older to have sex with them.

Can a 40 year old date a 16-year-old?

The legal age of consent in Califonia is 18 years old. This means it is a crime for anyone, regardless of age, to have sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18. Having sex with a minor can result in prosecution for a crime – typically for statutory rape, per Penal Code 261.5.

Can a 16 year old sleep with a 40 year old?

While in many circumstances it is perfectly legal for an adult to have consensual sexual contact or intercourse with a 16-year-old, there are some circumstances where it is not. Most often, it comes down to the nature of the relationship between the two individuals.

How do you practice safe sexting?

The 7 Golden Rules for How to Sext Safely (and Oh-so Effectively), According to a Sexologist

1. Consent is still king.
2. Check in regularly using simple phrases.
3. Ease in slowly.
4. Don’t drink (excessively) and text.
5. Be mindful of when you’re sexting.
6. Be mindful about the photos you sext.
7. Adjust your text-message settings accordingly.