Is it bad for a 21 year old to date a 17?

Criminal Defense » Can a 21 year old date a 17 year old in California? » Can a 21 year old date a 17 year old in California? Yes, so long as the relationship is not sexual. If they have sexual intercourse, the 21-year-old can face criminal charges for statutory rape if they are not married.

Is it bad to date a 20 year old if your 17?

No. You can talk, date and even have sex, provided that its consensual. A 16 or 17 y/o can, legally / lawfully, consent to sexual relations with someone who is 23 or