How old does a child have to be in the state of texas for a parent to be able to file assault charges?

From age 10 through age 16, children who commit criminal acts under Texas law are liable to prosecution in the juvenile justice system. There are...

I'm unsure if I have a warrant in Texas. If I go to get a state ID in Texas, will I get arrested?

I agree with Mr. Andreski. If you believe you have a arrest warrant, it is a good idea to hire a criminal defense lawyer to look into the...

The age at which a person can consent to have sexual relations is 17 in Texas.

If I can't get an order of protection, can I have an attorney send a certified letter requesting no contact?

You should consult a lawyer who practices both family and criminal law and discuss your situation in all its painful detail. In some situations,...

Can they put a restriction order on my boyfriend if he's not 18 yet and I'm pregnant?

You are still a child, so your parents can restrict who you have contact with. A "restriction order" is not a legal term in Texas. Maybe you...

Can i file for expungement myself?

A person who is eligible for an expunction can certainly file pro se (on their own). But, it is not a good idea because expunction law is complex...

Facing going to jail for not paying child support and other criminal felony charges. What happens with sentencing? Concurrent?

There are two kinds of contempt. The first is "criminal contempt", which is a crime, and which is where the judge gives you jail time for being...

Okay, so i'm 18, and the girl i want to date is 14 and turning 15 in March, Is it Illegal for us to date?

While Mr. Mcham pretty well covers the situation, you might ask yourself why you, an adult, want to date a child.

Is it legal in texas for a female at the age of 17 to have sex with a male who is 21 years

Adults (you for example) dating children (the 17 year old) seldom leads to anything good.

How can an 18 yr old who has been kicked out of her parents house change schools without the parents permission?

An 18 year old is an adult. An adult doesn't need a parent's permission to change schools.