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Is chatting with a minor illegal?

Leia Doyle

Is chatting with a minor illegal?

Under California Penal Code Section 288.4, it is illegal to arrange a meeting with a minor or a person you believe to be under the age of 18 for the purpose of lewd and lascivious sexual conduct. This includes using means such as online chat rooms, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to contact the minor.

Can you go to jail for texting a minor?

YES, you can get in trouble for texting a minor depending on the facts involved. Unlawful Transaction with Minor, 3rd Degree is a Class A misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and a $500 fine plus court costs.

Can you hang out with a minor?

1 attorney answer You cannot be criminally liable just for “hanging out,” but be very careful about what hanging out means to observers watching you. It is not a crime for a twenty-year old to hang out with a minor, but sexual relations can be inferred by juries and…

Is it weird to be friends with a minor?

It’s fine for an adult and an unrelated child to spend time together with the parents’ consent, but they can’t be friends in the true sense of the word. Friends are people with whom you can share your thoughts and troubles. Adults don’t do that with a child, nor should they.

Can a 22 year old talk to a 17 year old?

A: It’s legal for anyone to “date” anyone else. It is technically legal for a 22 year old to have a sexual relationship with a 17 year old; however, it still not a good idea.

What is the sentence for talking to a minor?

Penalties for Speaking with a Minor with Criminal Intent If you are prosecuted for contacting a minor to commit a felony under California Penal Code Section 288.3, you face a state prison sentence that is determined by the crime you intended to commit as well as a fine of up to $10,000.

Is propositioning a minor a crime?

In most jurisdictions, solicitation of a minor is a criminal offense where a person engages in a conversation with a minor, and during that conversation, solicits or asks the minor to meet up to partake in a sexual act. The crime is sometimes referred to as “meeting with a minor for lewd purposes.”