The law is that a person age 17 years or older can legally consent to having sex with someone of any age over 17.

Am i considered married by the state?

To be common law married, there must be an agreement to be married, there must be a holding out that you guys were married, and you must...

Could it be possible that the case is dismissed..for possession of controlled sub. w/ intent to deliver

The testimony of the officer that he saw the defendant throw the drugs and he recovered the same item he saw thrown is sufficient to sustain a...

Need sum legal advice on my brothers case.

The credibility of the witnesses is something for the jury to decide, and it is not required that a murder weapon be found. If he has completed...

If my kids are out of the country, do i have to pay child support if they are not with their mother?

You are under a court order to make the payments and the order is not contingent on the location of the children so unfortunately you must make the...

A woman had a child at 16 with a man 4 years older. They lived together for 8 years. Can she still file indecency minor charges?

The man can be charged with sexual assault of a child. Whether the state would accept charges are not is the question since she lived with him BUT...

How can i get my deferred adjudication to disappear?

You cannot expunge your deferred adjudication probation. However, you can petition the court for nondisclosure which will seal your record from...

What are the penaltys for filing a false police report in Texas?

Filing a false police report is a Class A misdemeanor which carries up to 1 year in jail and up to $4,000 fine. It sounds like they not only...

There could be consequences now - it is up to each individual judge how they handle such because each one is a violation of your probation (because...

How do I remove my ex from my home?

I agree - you should consult in person with a lawyer and talk about having him evicted from your home. You do have rights - including the right to...