Affirmative Defenses For Indecency

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In Texas, the affirmative defenses for Indecency with a Child by Contact in 2001 and 2004 included: the accused was not more than three years older than the victim and the victim was at least 14, or the accused was the spouse of the victim. The Romeo and Juliet law exempts those within three years of age from statutory rape charges if they had consensual sex. Consult a legal professional for personalized advice.

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What were the affirmative defenses for indecency with a child by contact in * in texas?
In *, Texas law provided certain affirmative defenses to the charge of Indecency with a Child by Contact:
- The accused was not more than three years older than the victim and the victim was at least *
- The accused was the spouse of the victim
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What about in *?
In *, the affirmative defenses for Indecency with a Child by Contact in Texas were the same as in *:
- The accused was not more than three years older than the victim and the victim was at least *
- The accused was the spouse of the victim
Please consult a legal professional for further advice.
are you sure?
Yes, I am sure. The affirmative defenses for the crime of Indecency with a Child by Contact in Texas have not changed since *. Please consult a legal professional for further advice.
What is the difference between - "The accused was not more than three years older than the victim and the victim was at least *" and the romeo and juliet law?
The Romeo and Juliet law in Texas exempts those who are within three years of age from statutory rape charges if they had consensual sex. The defense you mentioned is similar but applies specifically to 'Indecency with a child by contact' charges. Always consult a legal professional for advice.