As long as you are aware of the risks, the best judge is you. There arent any laws around being in a non-sexual relationship where one person is under 18 and the other over. Once you turn 16 its not illegal for someone to have sex with you no matter how old they are.

Can a 17 and 16 year old date?

An example here is when two people engage in consensual sex and both are 17 years old, or one is 16 years old and the other is 17. Since there is no Rome and Juliet law in California, it is possible for two people, both under the age of 18, to be prosecuted for statutory rape if they engage in sexual intercourse.

What happens if your 18 and your girlfriend is 16?

According to California Penal Code section 261.5, the sentencing for a statutory rape conviction in Orange County depends upon both your age and the age of the victim at the time of offense: If you are 18 years old and your girlfriend is 16 years old, you may be facing a misdemeanor statutory rape charge.

Can you date someone 17 if you are 18?

California – The age of consent in California is 18. It is illegal for anyone to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor (someone under the age of 18), unless they are that persons spouse. California employs a tiered system where the greater the difference in age, the greater the penalty.