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Worried TX

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A person has sought counseling for a sex offense that happened nearly ten years ago. Since that time I have served time and am on parole from a different case. The person does not want to press charges, just get counseling. They are a minor. Can I be charged in the case even though they do not want to press charges? Do they have to speak to the police?
 


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grossed out

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Are you saying that you had sexual contact with someone who was less than 8 years old ten years ago? That is so sick. I don't know what the statute of limitations is for your particular sex crime and I don't know what the local DA's policy is whether or not a the victim need be the complaining witness in order that you be charged. But I would think (and hope) that the child's PARENTS can (and will) press charges!
 

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