Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Is me dating my 17 year old girlfriend illegal if she's in another country?

I'm 15 years old, me and my girlfriend have been together for 9 months now, she lives in Ontario, Canada and I live in Texas. Now, my mom is not a fan of my girlfriend and claims that when she turns 18, which is in October, that she will seek criminal action. I am wondering whether or not that is possible and if me dating her is illegal.


Asked on 2/19/08, 11:25 pm

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Re: Is me dating my 17 year old girlfriend illegal if she's in another country?

Dating is not a problem -- Having sex is the problem.

When you are a minor and she is an adult, then technically, a charge of sexual assault is possible.

HOWEVER, it is an affirmative defense that there is less than a three year age difference between the parties.

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Answered on 2/20/08, 8:22 am


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