Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I am 17 years old and my boyfriend is in his 20's. My mother does NOT approve and says I can not date him. Now the cops told me that it doesn't matter what she says I can do want I want and won't get him in trouble with the law. Now I found out from a lawyer that there are some loop holes my mother could use. But she couldn't tell me what they are. PLEASE someone tell me what these ( loop holes ) are so I am aware and make sure I don't get my boyfriend in trouble with the law.


Asked on 9/26/11, 12:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bob Leonard Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

There are two separate legal issues here.

No, neither you nor your boyfriend could get into trouble for having a sexual relationship. At 17, you are "of age."

Yes, your boyfriend could get into trouble for harboring a runaway child (Texas Penal Code Section 25.06) a Class A misdemeanor (up to a year in jail).

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Answered on 9/26/11, 12:46 pm


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