The penalties for a conviction of any age of consent law vary depending on the type of offense, the age of the victim, and the age of the defendant. California has a Romeo and Juliet Law specific to filing charges, making any statutory rape charge a misdemeanor when the parties are both young and close in age. In typical misdemeanor cases, the defendant could be up against:
Up to $1,000 in fines
Up to one year in jail
Summary probation
Penalties for a felony conviction are much harsher and vary greatly. These punishments can include:
Up to $10,000 in fines
From 16 months to eight years in prison
Felony probation