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I think it's disgusting and illegal, am I right.
answered on Aug 6, 2015
I wouldn't say it is OK but it's not illegal. As long as you are within 3 years in age itis an affimative defense to the criminal offense.
answered on Aug 6, 2015
No. At most it would be a fine unless thge amount of the theft was over $50. Or if damages to the machine were over $50.
The boy will be 17 on September 14 and the girl will be 15 on January 2.
They live in weslaco Texas
answered on Aug 6, 2015
Yes, as long as you are no greater than 3 years apart in age it is an affirmative defense to the charge.
answered on Aug 6, 2015
No, it could possibly be a misdemeanor and if he touches her it could possibly be a felony.
answered on Aug 6, 2015
Yes as long as it is consensual and and you are different sexes.
answered on Aug 6, 2015
Yes, as long as you are no greater than 3 years apart in birthdays. It is an affirmative defense.
answered on Jun 5, 2015
Yes and if he knew that he had it possibly two different offenses.
answered on Jun 5, 2015
Not if they are having consensual sex and they are no more than 3 years apart in age. TO THE DAY. Check your birthdays.
The 13 year old got a concussion and his parents pressed charges on the 15 year old
answered on Jun 5, 2015
Did they agree to fight or was the 15 year old just wanting to fight? It makes a difference and if the State really wants to play hardball they could charge the 15 year old with Injury to a Child which is a felony.
I really wanna know
answered on Jun 5, 2015
Probably not, but it may be determined by where you had sex. In Texas the age of consent is 17, with a 3 year window) but in other states the age of consent can be lower and then this would not even be an issue.
answered on Jun 5, 2015
You need to be a little more specific. Are you talking about disciplinary actions? You still have the right to discipline her within reason.
probation for truancy. almost 17. 4th time going to court.
answered on Jun 5, 2015
If that is the only other criminal history that you have the chances are very small that you will go to TJJD.
They were told they can't be at our home doing this. Her mom dropped her off and does not listen either. We are fed up. This is affecting our family.
answered on Jun 5, 2015
As long as it is consensual not really a whole lot you can do but lock your son up.
I have a question will he be able to get a reduction of sentence for this set this sentence overturned he has been across the river over 15 years he is now a devout Christian is change his ways I believe you would be very good candidate for parole
answered on May 26, 2015
It would depend if Jesus is on the parole board, if not, it probably makes no difference.
answered on May 26, 2015
No, if you are less than 3 years apart sexual relations that are consensual are allowed.
someone is out on bail and confessed to sexual child abuse and is being charged with CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF YOUNG CHILD and he is still around young kids can he do that?
answered on May 26, 2015
Yes, unless the conditions of his bond says he cannot be around young children he has not been found guilty of any charge. But it is almost 100% certain that his bonds conditions would not allow him to be around children.
Okay, im 19 and im heading to ohio and im going to go see my ex who is 16. In ohio it states that the age of consent is 16, my mom is worried that things might happen and if they do am i within the legal guidlines if something does happen?
answered on May 26, 2015
The age of consent is 17 and there is a 3 year Romeo and Juliet exception. But that only works if the younger person is at least 14.
answered on May 26, 2015
Yes, that is a violation of your conditions of your occupational license and possibly your probation.
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