Q: When I was 17 I was pressured into having sex with an older man (mid 30s). Could he get in trouble? State of Texas
A: If there is more than 3 years between your ages the Romeo and Juliet law will not apply so in your case it will not. You were under the age of 18 so yes he could in fact get in trouble.
A: Any sex to which you did not consent is illegal, and yes, the person responsible for having non-consensual sex is criminally culpable. So, yes, he could get into trouble. The age of consent in Texas is 17, not 18 as Mr. Warren has claimed. Sex with anyone UNDER the age of SEVENTEEN is illegal in Texas. So, there will be no problem with the sex based on your age, but based on your not consenting. Good luck.
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