If I have had sexual intercourse a few times with a girl that is 15 years of age and I am 18 years of age and her mother calls the police, what can I do?
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If I have had sexual intercourse a few times with a girl that is 15 years of age and I am 18 years of age and her mother calls the police, what can I do?
The girl told me that she was 17. He mother found out and wants to press charges and tell my coach and parents. Is there anything I can do? She keeps harassing me.
Asked on October 28, 2014 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
In your state, if somone who is 18 or older has intercourse with a minor (less than 18) who is 3 or more years younger (so, for example, sex between an 18 year old and a 15 year old), that is sexual assault, even if the sex was consensual and even if there was a mistake as to age. So you could face charges, prosecution, possibly jail time, and possibly being labeld as a sexual offender. They may also tell anyone what you did (including your coach and parents), since there is no law against telling the truth about what a person did, no matter how harmful that truth. You are advised to speak with a criminal defense attorney.
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