Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Is it against the law for a 17 year old about to be 18 in a week to have a sexual relationship with a 15 year old
Asked on 11/06/11, 10:24 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
M. Elizabeth Foley
The Law Office of M. Elizabeth Foley
Assuming it's consensual, you're not related, etc., no, it's not against the law as long as there's not more than 3 years between your birthdays.
Answered on 11/06/11, 11:21 am
Cynthia Henley
Cynthia Henley, Lawyer
Actually, it is against the law because a 15 year old cannot legally consent to sex. However, there is an affirmative defense against prosecution if there are less than 3 years between the two parties.
Answered on 11/06/11, 4:41 pm
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