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Q: Is it legal for a 14 year old to be pregnant by a 16 year old..??
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Jan 21, 2015

Yes, there is an affirmative defense to prosecution if the participants are within 3 years of each other. If she did not want to have sex with the 16 year old then it would be illegal.

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Q: an a 17 year old date a 22 year old? And what's legal in terms of sexual activity? In Texas
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Jan 21, 2015

At 17 you can have sex with anyone who is older than you. The age of consent is 17.

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Q: I am 17 what is the youngest aged boy I could legally date.?
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Jan 8, 2015

A boy who is no more than 3 years, to the day, younger than you.

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Q: Can a 16 year old live with a sex offender in texas

Sex offender is level 1 and in process of dereigistering

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Jan 8, 2015

The person who is required to register needs to check his conditions of probation if he is still on probation.

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Q: Can a 17 year old almost turning 18 in march be pregnant from a 16 year old?

Can she go to jail or juvenile or anything? What are the charges if there are some?

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Jan 8, 2015

Yes, if you are within 3 years in age, she will have a defense to prosecution.

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Q: What is the punishment for a 13 year old charged with aggravated sexual assault child?

He is now 16 years old.

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

It depends on how the case is charged. If the case stays under the Indeterminate Sentencing guidelines then the maximum punishment would be a confinement sentence to TJJD (juvenile prison) until he turns 19. If he is charged under the Determinate Sentencing guidelines then he could receive up to... View More

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Q: Do I need a layer for my for 10 year old. He never been in trouble at all. Expulsion marijiuana at school
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

Probably not. Technically a 10 year old can be detained for a marijuana charge but he would probably be placed on a First Offender's Program or Deferred Prosecution. You really don't need an attorney for this type of case.

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Q: Can my 14 year old be charged for theft of a gun for being with the adults who stole the gun
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

Just depends. Did the 14 aid the adult in the Theft of the gun? If so, Yes. But he would be detained as a juvenile not technically arrested.

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Q: iam 16 yrs old and i have a baby with a 29 yr old man my pearents aprove our relation ship can i marry him anywhere

i live in houston tx can i marry him here or anywhere else...

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

You may be marrying him from prison. He is guilty of a sexual assault on a child. If the police find out he could be charged for an offense and get up to 20 years in prison. Additionally, he would have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Your parents need to be put in jail... View More

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Q: My land owner told me that it isn my business that our roommates girlfriend is 15 and he is 19. She lives there

Is that wrong ? I feel like we will get in trouble for her being there & the land owner . The landowner said that if the mom says it's okay.. Them it's fine.

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

It may not be your business but it is a criminal offense for a 19 year old to be having a sexual relationship with a 15 year old. He could get up to 20 years in prison and be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

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Q: Is it illegal for a 21 year old to DATE a 16 year old in texas?

Just date not having sex

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

Yes it is. There is a 3 year old age exception. You could be charged with a sexual assault offense and face up to 20 years in prison and be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life.

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Q: Can a 16 year old girl whose family life is abusive decide for herself to come live with our family? We live in Texas
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

Probably not. You didn't say if she also lives in Texas but in Texas there is a crime of Harboring a Runaway. If you give shelter, transportation or a home to a child under than 18 and it is down without the parent's consent, you could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. Her best... View More

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Q: in texas what will happen if a 17 year old and an 18 year old get in a fight
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

If it's a fight and you are in a public place you will be ticketed. If it is an assault one of you will be arrested and charged as an adult. At 17 you are considered an adult for criminal cases in Texas.

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Q: Can a 19 year old get in trouble for being pregnant from a 17 year old in Texas?
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

No. The age of consent in Texas is 17. Once you are 17 you can have sex with anyone who is older than you.

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Q: Will a 20 year old get in trouble for dating a 17 year old in TEXAS
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

No. The age of consent in Texas is 17. Once you turn 17 you can date whomever you want provided they are older than you.

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Q: Can juvenile probation from California come Down to Texas for my runaway 15 yr old?

I am the non custodial parent and she is running away from her dad and juvenile probation.

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

No. It would be a violation of her probation to leave the State of California. If you could get the custody orders changed you could then ask the court in California to transfer her juvenile probation.

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Q: can I let the 16 year old grandson leave my house with no repercussions

this child has caused me nothing but grief he wants to go on that song with this money I'm ready for him to go

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

It would depend on if you are his legal guardian. if so, I wouldn't let him go.

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Q: If my 17yr old daughter keeps running away to be with a boy, can I have her arrested? texas

Cops found her and brought back to me few months ago and now shes run away again.she will be 18 in 3months. What are my rights as a parent to have her sent to juvenile? I have two elementary school children that need me and should not be seeing this.

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

Probably not, but you may be able to have the boy arrested for Harboring a Runaway if he is giving her shelter, transportation or a home knowing she is doing this without your consent.

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Q: Age of consent in texas

Confused about age of consent. It says 17, but does that mean if The man is older (21+) he could still get in trouble?

Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

No, the age of consent means at 17 you can have sex with anyone who is older than you- regardless of his age.

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Q: Can a 19 year old date a 17 year old in the state of Texas
Brian John Willett
Brian John Willett
answered on Dec 18, 2014

Yes. The age of consent in Texas is 17. Once you turn 17 you can date anyone who is older than you. You can date a 40 year old. It would be kind of creepy but not illegal.

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