Texas question

My girlfriend is 17 and I am older. Her parents have told me they will prosecute me if I see her. In Texas the age of consent is 17 (we aren't sexually active anyway). I was curious what other basis they could have for prosecution.

I am going through the same thing in a way but I am 17 and my girls is 14. If the legal age in Texas is 17 to be considered as an adult then there is nothing she can do. if it is 18, then that opens up all new possibilities for her depending upon how old you are. Also you said that you weren't having sex, if not then what basis is she trying to prosicute you on anyways. If you are, and if you are under 20 the main a prosicuting attorning is going to ask is that, "was it consentual?" as long as your girl wouldnt lie on you I wouldn't worry about it. But try to find out what she's trying o use against you and then post to me, I know proffesional people who know the facts on these matters.

I am over 20. There is a large difference in our ages. All I can think of is contributing to the delinquency of a minor. But I can't think of anything I have done other than being with her when they dont approve that would be considered wrong.

[quote][i]Originally posted by RWW2 [/
Find out what the age is in Texas when you are considered an adult. Then I'll do some checkin out for you and help you in any way I can. By the way, can you delete the post replies people send you? Someone sent me one that didn't help at all. Also I know the age is atleast 18, so if you really care about her just wait it out, I'm having to do the same except for two years because the legal age here is 17. Let me know something!

[nailtech]

I'm a mother of used to be teenage girls, I have checked out this problem once or twice the age of adulthood is 18 you can date a boy as long as he is not 3 years older, 17 has a fine gray area to it, they can prosicute you if she is 17 and you are at least at least 3 years older then her... its best to wait it out if she is worth waiting for, the question is, will she wait for you while you sit in jail, or can you stand to have statatory rape plastered on your record for the rest of your life... and becoming a registered sex offender... not trying to scare you, just hate people to make mistakes...

here is a link to search for penal code info: 21.11

[url]http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/pe/pe002100.html#pe005.21.11[/url]

the main link:
[url]http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/petoc[/url]

Thanks for all the replies.

What I am asking is if there is anything I could be charged with other than statutory rape. That statute really doesnt apply to my situation as #1-We aren't having sex and #2 - The statute applies for sex with someone under 17, not 18.

In Texas you are not considered an adult until 18 but can have sex at 17. Go figure.

[nailtech]

well dear, now days they dont really call it statatory rape, its called idecency with a child, child molestation... sounds so much worse on the record... like the penal code said, you only have to show your genitalia, you dont have to have sex to be hit with it... do your self a favor, back off until she's of age.
when will she be 18??

Like I said, we are not having sex or sexually active in any of the aspects of the statute. I have read the statute and I am aware of what it covers. What I am curious about is other laws or statutes I am not aware of that DONT have to do with sex in any of its forms.
Also, to clarify the penal code for anyone else reading this forum. It states

"A person commits an offense if, with a child younger than 17 years and not his spouse, whether the child is of the same or opposite sex, he:"

and it goes on to state numerous examples. It clearly states younger than 17. I am not advocating sex with minors or premarital sex as I am morally and ethically against both. I just want to clarify the statute.

[nailtech]

well when my daughter was 17 she wanted to move out.... I said no, she called the cops, they cops told her she was old enough to move out, but since she was only 17 any one who took her in I could have arrested.. I also had the penal code for that in hand when the cop showed up, i'm searching for it now. will enter it when i find it ok... I do know thats the law... even is she moved in with an aunt, I could have arrested the aunt... not that i would have but she didn't know that...

oh and just to let you know, you dont have to have had sex to be accused of it... its your burden of proof to prove you didnt, its a costly affair.. no pun intended...

[nailtech]

read penal codes 25.03 - 25.06

[url]http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/pe/pe002500.html#pe007.25.06[/url]


if the parents tells her to move back home she does not, then she should be classified as a runaway... hope this is the answer your looking for...

[nailtech]

and you need to read this thread and to see what I am talking about... how something innocent can become a nasty problem for you...

[url]http://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87461[/url]

Thanks nailtech. These statutes actually pertain more to my situation than the statutory rape ones would.

It has been very informative to me to read these statutes and see what is covered and is not.

Moral and ethical issues aside, I find it amazing that we allow our children to leave home and then still hold the parents responsible for the childs actions and dont allow the parent to force the child to return to the home and then allow anyone who harbors the child to be prosecuted. Why do we allow a minor to leave home in the first place?

Thanks again for the help.

[nailtech]

I have no idea, what bothered me the most is... the child could leave home at 17 but had to remain in school until she was 18 and if she moved out and didnt go to school, i could be jailed. go figure that one... so i fought hard, she moved out at 18 to move in with the boyfriend on good terms, they are now married and have a child,************** we're all happy. it turned out well.... thank God.... hope your life turns out just as well....