I have read the California Penal codes and this is where I am confused and need clarification: If you are two years older than the minor you are subject to a civil penalty of $2,000.00 maximum. If you are three years older than the minor you are subject to being accused of a misdomeanor or a felony. MY QUESTION: What are the exact specifications if you are 2 years and 1 month older than the minor? Does the one extra month count as a third year older or would it still be considered two years older than the minor? Or would the case just depend on the judge and prior circumstances?
Thank you!

Confusion is understandable. When reading laws, you have to read them very carefully to get the exact meaning.

With regard to penalties the laws reads this way:
Section 261.5
(A) An adult who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor less than two years younger than the adult is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000).

(B) An adult who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor at least two years younger than the adult is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(C) An adult who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor at least three years younger than the adult is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

In your question, if the minor is 2 years and one month, it would put you in catagory (B)
At least 2 years younger means at least 24 months or more.

Hope that makes a little more sense.