Hello,

Legally the female could file the charges because statutory Rape charges in CA cover any type of sexual intercourse with a minor under 18. Her parents could not do so now since she is an adult. But the fact that she is 18 now would not void the fact that an illegal act was committed when she was a minor.
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So the short answer is yes, she could file criminal charges. But if you disputed it, it would boil down to a he said/she said situation and any prosecutor knows this. Unless the prosecutor could come up with additional evidence to prove the crime, he may decline to prosecute for lack of evidence.
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Thanks.

Barrister

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