8 years ago I kissed a girl who was 17 at the time. Is there any possibility of criminal charges?

If that was all that happened, every possible charge I can think of should be beyond the statute of limitations at this point. Having said that... Take a breath and try to put this (hopefully) one time mistake behind you. Because the laws regarding sex crimes and statute of limitations can change (and it has dramatically over the past decade or so), coupled with the unknown of what allegations she might make, means you can never be sure. I wouldn't take the position that it's behind you and start discussing this with anyone, since they can only come back to haunt you. I know - I'm overly cautious and this probably isn't the answer you wanted to hear, but like the old saying goes... better safe than sorry.

Quit worrying. The statute of limitations for any possible charge has long since past.

I agree with Mr. Dane. You should have nothing to worry about. However this is not something to be talking about or to be sharing with anyone. The laws in this area change and the trend is toward more conservative rulings. If anyone every questioned you about this incident do not talk with them unless you have attorney present. Good luck.

Doubtful that it will come to anything. Why are you worried about seemingly innocuous conduct so long ago?

Mr. Dane's answer is complete, but my feeling is that if charges were going to be filed they would have been filed by now. Proving a crime for a simple kiss would be a difficult thing for a prosecutor. If a report was never generated at the time - which means the other party or someone associated with her would have had to report it - it is very unlikely to start now. Of course, if there is more to the story (there often is) things could be different, in which case you may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney. Otherwise, deal with whatever residual guilt you have about the incident in an appropriate manner and move on.

The statute of limitations has likely run by now unless you are still engaged with minors.

In the immortal words of Dooley Wilson, even under the law, sometimes a kiss is just a kiss and a sigh is just a sigh.

Read carefully the following deadlines and you figure out whatever you did falls within applicable category. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS Cal. Penal Code § 799 Except as provided in § 799, prosecution for an offense punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of § 1170 for eight years or more shall be commenced within six years after commission of the offense. (§ 1170 provides for reduced sentences to reduce costs and overcrowding) Cal. Penal Code § 801 Except as provided in §§ 799 and 800, prosecution for an offense punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or pursuant to subdivision (h) of § 1170 shall be commenced within three years after commission of the offense. (§ 1170 provides for reduced sentences to reduce costs and overcrowding) Cal. Penal Code § 801.1 (a) For the following offenses, if the victim was under 18 at the time of commission of the offense, any time before victim’s 28th birthday: Rape (§ 261) Sodomy (§ 286) Lewd or lascivious acts involving children (§ 288) Continuous sexual abuse of a child (§ 288.5) Oral copulation (§ 288a) Forcible acts of sexual penetration (§ 289) (b) For the following offenses, within 10 years after commission of the offense: Rape (§ 261) Spousal rape (§ 262) Rape or penetration of genital or anal openings by foreign object (§ 264.1) Unlawful sexual intercourse (§ 266c) Aggravated sexual assault of child (§ 269) Incest (§ 285) Sodomy (§ 286) Lewd or lascivious acts involving children (§ 288) Continuous sexual abuse of child (§ 288.5) Oral copulation (§ 288a) Sexual acts with child 10 or younger (§ 288.7) Forcible acts of sexual penetration (§ 289) Cal. Penal Code § 803 (b) Statute of limitations tolled during any time which prosecution of the same person for the same conduct is pending in a court of this state. (d) If the defendant is out of the state when or after the offense is committed, the prosecution may be commenced as provided in Section 804 within the limitations of time prescribed by this chapter, and no time up to a maximum of three years during the defendant is not within the state shall be a part of those limitations (f)(1) Notwithstanding any other limitation, a criminal complaint may be filed within one year of the date of a report to a California law enforcement agency by a person of any age alleging that he or she, while under the age of 18 years, was the victim of a crime described in §261 Rape, §286 Sodomy, §288 Lewd or Lascivious acts involving children, §288a Oral copulation, §288.5 Continuous sexual abuse of a child, §289 Forcible acts of sexual penetration. (f)(2) This subdivision applies only if : (A) the limitation period specified in §800, §801 or §801.1, whichever is later, has expired; (B) the crime involved substantial sexual conduct; and (C) there is independent evidence that corroborates the victim's allegation (excluding evidence that would be inadmissible during trial and opinions of mental health professionals). If the victim was 21 years of age or older at the time of the report, the independent evidence shall clearly and convincingly corroborate the victim's allegation. Cal. Penal Code § 803.6 (a) If more than one time period applies, the time period that is longer applies. (b) Any change in the statute of limitations period applies to any crime if prosecution for the crime was not barred on the effective date of the change by the statute of limitations in effect immediately prior to the effective date of the change. Cal. Penal Code § 805 For the purpose of determining the applicable limitation of time: (a) An offense is deemed punishable by the maximum punishment prescribed by statute for the offense, regardless of the punishment actually sought or imposed (disregarding any enhancement). (b) The limitation of time applicable to an offense that is necessarily included within a greater of

If it was "consensual" you should be fine after 8 years . . . without any concerns at all.