QUESTION
If I dated a minor and broke it off after founding out she was underage, is it illegal to date her once she's 18 in Texas?
Asked on Jul 03rd, 2019 on Criminal Law - Texas
More details to this question:
I was dating an underage girl unknowingly until I found out. Her parents also found out but they decided not to take legal actions. But now she's 18 and we're talking again, is it illegal to date her because of our past? Could anyone use our past against us to put me in jail even though her parents are ok with it now?
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Federal Criminal Defense Attorney serving Fort Worth, TX
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Varghese Summersett PLLC
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There's nothing illegal about dating. Depending on your age and hers, things like sexting, sexual contact etc could very well land you in hot water. Since you haven't given us your age and you shouldn't post on a public forum what acts could be alleged, it's worth reading:
Romeo-Juliet Law in Texas
Sexting in Texas
Child Sex Crimes in Texas
Sexual Performance by a Child
Sexual Assault of a Child
Answered on Jul 08th, 2019 at 5:31 AM