Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

The girl I was dating is 17 but I was told at first she was 18 and Im 27 have never meet only talked on the phone I have stopped dating her I just dont want her or me in trouble I just want to see what the law says.I live in washington state she lives in texas


Asked on 8/17/09, 3:01 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

If you have only spoken on the phone and are no longer "dating" I don't see a problem. Most of the criminal laws in Texas regarding underage relationships deal with sexual contact or solicitation of sexual contact. I'm not sure about federal law or Washington law.

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Answered on 8/17/09, 8:58 am
Robert Tuthill Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill

Adding to the previous answer, 17 is the age of consent in Texas. This means that a 17 year old can have sexual relations with any older person they choose as long as it is consensual. So you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

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Answered on 8/17/09, 1:07 pm


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