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answered on Dec 18, 2014
No, as long as the sex was consensual. even though the age of consent is 17 in Texas, as long as the parties are no greater than 3 years apart their is an affirmative defense to any charges brought against you. If she was 13 then that's a whole different story.
answered on Dec 18, 2014
This question's answer will depend on both of your birthday. You are legal to date if you are no greater than three years older than your girlfriend. If you turned 18 before she turned 15 that is illegal. If she turned 15 before you turned 18 that would be legal. Three years means three... View More 
answered on Dec 18, 2014
Yes the age of consent in Texas is 17. At 17 you can be in a relationship with a 40 year old man. Creepy yes, illegal no.
One note: you can't legally be in a relationship with a 13 year old boy.
answered on Dec 18, 2014
I am assume you mean can the 16 year old charge the 17 year old for hitting him. The answer is yes regardless on the ages. Where you will see a more serious charge is when certain ages are involved. If a 17 year old hit a 13 year old the 17 year old could be charged with a felony offense, Injury... View More
I'll be 18 for a couple weeks until she's 17. We have had sex. Her parents abuse her physically and mentally. They are trying to press chargers for rape or something. Maybe harrassment but I don't know what yet. Just pressing charges once I am 18
answered on Dec 18, 2014
I don't know what they could possibly charge you with. The age of consent in Texas is 17. But more importantly Texas recognizes the affirmative defense of being less than 3 years older than the juvenile in a sexual relationship. You are well within that age group. Of course the sexual... View More
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