Can a girl's parents arrest someone for getting her pregnant before 18? 11 Answers as of December 19, 2011

Having sex with a person under 18 years of age is against the law.

Yes. He can be arrested. Having sex with a minor is illegal in the State of California. The defendant is subject to great consequences so he should hire an attorney immediately.

Anyone can file a police report. However given the differences in ages I cannot see a DA filing this case and if they do they would dismiss it prior to a jury trial.

Yes - it is statutory rape even if consensual sex. You need a lawyer, if you cannot afford one, the court will appoint one. Do not say anything to the police because anything you say, can and will be used against you in court/prosecution. Good luck.

Pregnancy is circumstantial evidence of intercourse, so if you are pregnant under age, unless you are the Virgin Mary, someone has committed stat rape and can theoretically be arrested and prosecuted. If the girl love the guy, she should shut up and then there will be no evidence. But people generally cannot shut up, thinking talking to government makes things better. It never, ever does.

If your seventeen year old daughter is pregnant by a seventeen year old boy you may report this to the police. The police may file a report or not. However, the chances of this going as far as a trial are remote.

The short answer is yes. Consensual intercourse with a minor is what is commonly referred to as statutory rape. In this situation, it is a misdemeanor. Any criminal violation subjects the accused of being arrested, but I don't see that happening here unless there was a lack of consent or force used, something like that. If the situation is reported to the police by the parents (or anyone else, say school officials who may be required to report it), then the police will probably do an investigation and the DA will decide whether to file the charges. In these situations it is helpful to the couple, and certainly to the guy, if the parents are supportive. I don't mean to frighten you, but if it does get reported and the police get involved, the guy should immediately consult with a criminal defense attorney before making a statements to the police.

Sex and minors can be very serious. Pregnancy can be considered as great bodily injury, increasing the potential punishment. One can be required to register for life as a sex offender. when girl reaches majority and becomes an adult is not relevant. There is no such thing as just a little pregnant. Hire an attorney. Do not talk to cops.

Its illegal for an 18 year old to have sex with a 17 year old in California. The parents can REPORT it to the police, but they cannot arrest you. This is a misdemeanor crime in california. Not that serious. It depends on if the police feel that its important enough to pursue or not, but the punishment for this crime is not typically very serious, especially if you have no prior record, are responsible, and demonstrate your good citizenship to the court.

Yes. It is unlawful to have intercourse with someone under the age of 18 in California unless they are married.