It can even happen when the minor agrees to sexual activity. For example, if a 23-year-old and a 16-year-old were in a relationship and had intercourse, the 23-year-old would be guilty of statutory rape, no matter if the 16-year-old provided his or her consent or not.

Can a 16 year old date a 24 year old in Texas?

The age of consent in Texas is 17. This means any individual 17 years or older can legally agree to have sex or participate in sexual activities. Therefore, any minor 16 or younger cannot consent to sex with adults.

Can a minor date a 23 year old?

A conviction for having sex with a minor can lead to becoming a sexual registrant for life. So long as your 23 year old boy friend does nothing overtly sexual he should not be violating the law. Now, while a 15 can get married in CA, why the rush.

Can a 23 year old be with a 17 year old in Texas?

That means that an older person can lawfully engage in consensual sex with someone who is 17 years or older. Interestingly, the phrase “age of consent” does not appear in the Texas statutes. Texas law explicitly forbids any person from engaging in sexual activity with a person under the age of 13.

Can you date a 17 if your 21 in Texas?

17: It is legal for a person to have sex with someone who is under the age of consent so long as both parties are at least 14 years old and under 21 years old.

Can you go to jail for kissing a minor in Florida?

annoy or molest any child under 18 years of age. Kissing with the intent to arouse sexual feelings falls under this section. A short kiss without tongue action does not fall under this section. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail, and/or a fine not exceeding $5,000.