Can a 20 year old get a 17 year old pregnant?

Yes. Having sex with someone who is under the age of consent is a crime. In California, it is statutory rape.

What happens if a 20 year old gets pregnant by a 16 year old?

Under California law, a person who engages in an act of sexual intercourse with a minor, who is not his or her spouse, is guilty of statutory rape. Statutory rape is a “strict” liability crime. All that must happen is that a person over the age of 18 engages in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18.

What happens if a 24 year old gets a 17 year old pregnant?

1 attorney answer If the intimate relationship was when she was 17, then there is nothing illegal about it. If she was 16, then that would be statutory rape. But 17 is considered age of consent.

What if a 19 year old gets a 17 year old pregnant?

Yes. It is called statutory rape and if there is less than a 3 year difference in ages, it is a misdemeanor and no sex registration. Minors cannot consent to sex so the adult can be charged criminally.

Is impregnating a minor illegal?

Having Sex with A Minor in California Punishment. Engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor is a serious criminal offense in California. The exact offense you will be charged with for having sex with a minor depends upon your age and the age of the alleged victim.

How hard is it to get pregnant at 20?

A 20-year-old woman has only a 6 percent chance of being unable to conceive, while a 40-year-old has a 64 percent chance. As for other risks, at age 20, the risk of conceiving a child with Down syndrome is one in 2,000. That risk jumps to one in 900 when you’re 30, and one in 100 when you’re 40.

How hard is it to fall pregnant?

Getting pregnant is a very complex process and needs many factors to line up just right – it’s not just about having sex. Some women fall pregnant quickly, while for others it may take some time. In every 100 couples trying for a baby, the woman will get pregnant within one year in 80 to 90 cases.