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Q: I'm asking on behalf of a friend. If his girlfriend is 13 and the boyfriend 18. And the girlfriend is pregnant. But the

Parents have them consent. Is that ok or?......

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Rick Davis
Rick Davis
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Bryan, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: From what you have described the 18 year old could be charged with statutory rape (sexual assault) in Texas.

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Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: In Texas, it is not legally possible for anyone under 17-years-old to effectively consent to sexual contact. Because she is under 14, he could be charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, even if he didn't know her age.

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Sharita Blacknall
Sharita Blacknall
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  • Plano, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Parents cannot consent to illegal activity. Girlfriend cannot consent to illegal activity.

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