So I have a friend who is 17 and he has a friend who is 22. But his family wants to get the 22 year old arrested for just talking to him. I told him that I don't think it's possible but I am not too sure. Can you arrest someone just for talking as friends?
2007-10-23 15:39:20 · 11 answers · asked by lostprophet639 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
No, but I would be willing to bet that there is a lot more to this story than you have revealed.
2007-10-23 15:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if the discussion is about sex between the two of them, otherwise its ok. But a 22 should not be hanging out with a 17 yr old anyway.
2007-10-23 15:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The age of consent means the age at which a person is mature enough and smart enough to make an informed decision about whether to engage in sex. If you googled it and it said 17 in Texas then that is probably OK but you better check to be sure there are no caveats such as age differences. And "the girl wanted it" never works in court. Statutory rape is statutory rape even if the girl initiates it.
2016-05-25 08:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His family sounds like a bunch of control freaks. Unless the 22 yo is tying to get the 17yo to do something dangerous, stupid or illegal they can't do a thing about it. If he is trying to get him to do something bad they can get a restraining order out on him. But they need proof.
2007-10-23 15:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jim V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is no case for that, unless there is sexual content, violence or some other illegal activity.
However, all it takes is a lie and the 22 YO is up sh** Creek. My advise would be to back off for a year. It's safer.
2007-10-23 15:43:12 · answer #5 · answered by Dan H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just talking? No. Talking sex stuff? Maybe.. depends on if your state considers 17 to be the age of consent.
2007-10-23 15:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope not unless they have done more than just talking.
2007-10-23 15:43:15 · answer #7 · answered by LittleMissSunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Unless they have evidence that the two have been touching sexually or having sex, there's no crime committed.
2007-10-23 15:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
talking? not a chance unless the parents formally tell you to stop talking to him/her, then it can be considered harassment
2007-10-23 15:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by scottcowdrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right.
2007-10-23 15:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by lilly101200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋