Alright...Im 17 years old will be 18 in 5 months. My boyfriend is 19. Though, I know california laws don't care how long the relationship has gone on or how much two people are in love.. But I'm unsure as to, if charges could still be filed against him. We have been together for 2 years and both of our parents consent to our relationship. Matter of fact at one point he moved in with me and my mother. My mother adores him. However my mother is bipolar and has a very inconsistent personalty. When she sees fit she likes to threaten to turn him in to the police. Then 2 hours later shes chatting it up with him about me & his recent engagement and how much she appreciates how good he is to me. I get worried that one day she could possibly snap again and really bring the books down on him. Not only will this devastate me, ruin my mother and I's relationship...WORSE; it will ruin my boyfriends life. I can't just sit back and possibly let something like this happen.Theres less than a 2 year age gap between us...when I turn 18 I'm not concerned about this anymore...but until then ..is he in legal danger?

According to California law; if an adult 18 years of age or older is engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor under the age of 18, the adult is in violation of 261.5 and is at risk of criminal charges and prosecution.

With the age difference being less than two years, it would likely be a misdemeanor crime which creates a permanent criminal record, includes fines and possible jail time. If convicted, the prosecutor may then file a civil suit and seek civil penalties of up to $5000.