can a 18 and 16 year old have sex with consent
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can a 18 and 16 year old have sex with consent
is it legal for me, being a 16 year old male, to engage
in sexual activity with an 18 year old male without him
being convicted of any crimes?
Asked on July 28, 2019 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Technically speaking, you are below the age of consent in Texas. However, if the 18 year old was arrested and charged with having sexual relations with a minor, he could raise the defense of consent because there is less than 3 years difference in your ages. I know that kids your age are frequently engaging in sexual relations....however, it doesn't stop law enforcement from arresting an 18 year old and placing their picture in the newspaper as a mug shot. If you care about this person, then I suggest that you wait until you are 17 years old (plus one day), and are of the age to consent. That way, no arrest or embarassment will occur -- at least by law enforcement.
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