Statute Limitations Texas 2001

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In 2001, Texas law had a 10-year statute of limitations for indecency with a minor by contact, starting from the victims 18th birthday. This changed in 2007 to no limitation. The Romeo and Juliet law, also enacted in 2007, is not retroactive and does not apply to offenses committed before its enactment. Defenses in 2001 included lack of intent, false accusations, mistaken identity, and consent, though the latter is risky as minors cannot legally consent.

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What was the statute of limitations in * in texas for indecency with a minor by contact?
In *, Texas law stated that the statute of limitations for indecency with a minor by contact was 10 years from the victim's 18th birthday. However, in *, this was changed to no limitation for such offenses.
So 10 years from when the victim turned *, if that occurred after *, would the statute of limitations expired?
If the victim turned * after *, the statute of limitations would not have expired. This is because the Texas law changed in *, removing the statute of limitations for indecency with a minor by contact.
When was the romeo and juliet law put into place in texas?
The Romeo and Juliet law in Texas, which is an exception to statutory rape laws for consensual sex between minors close in age, was passed in *.
So if an offense happened in * would romeo and juliet law be a defense?
No, the Romeo and Juliet law in Texas would not be applicable for an offense that occurred in *, as it was put into place in *. It is not retroactive and only applies to offenses committed after its enactment.
So then if a case was brought after * for an offense that occurred in *, would romeo and juliet law be a defense?
No, the Romeo and Juliet law would not apply to cases for offences that occurred in *. The law only applies to offenses committed after its enactment in *. It does not have retroactive effect.
What were the defenses to indecent contact with a minor in texas in *?
In *, possible defenses to indecency with a minor by contact in Texas included:
- Lack of intent
- False accusations
- Mistaken identity
- Consent (however, this is a risky defense as minors cannot legally consent to sexual activities)
What if both people were close in age?
In *, Texas didn't have a "Romeo and Juliet" law considering the age proximity between the parties involved. It was only introduced in *. Prior to that, being close in age was not a legal defense to indecency with a minor.
So how is consent a defense then?
In *, Texas law considered consent as a potential defense to indecency with a minor. However, it's important to note that this defense is risky and may not be applicable since minors cannot legally provide consent. It's often advised to consult with a legal professional on these matters.