Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Statuatory Rape
Can charges be pressed on a 19 year old boy for having sex with a 16, now 17 year old girl?
Asked on 1/13/03, 9:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Eliseo Rico III
The Law Office of Rico & Associates
Re: Statuatory Rape
Generally speaking, there is a defense to prosecution if the person charged with the offense was not more than three years older than the victim at the time of the offense and the victim was a child of 14 years of age or older. See the Texas Penal Code Chapter 22.011. My suggestion is that you consult with an attorney.
Answered on 1/14/03, 11:22 am
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