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    Apr 15, 2012, 06:31 PM
    Who can press charges
    I live in Texas and age of consent is 17. If a 18 year old and a 16 year old have sex who can press charges? Anyone? Parents? The 16 yr. old?
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    Apr 15, 2012, 06:34 PM
    The DA presses the charges, anyone can report it, parents, teachers, friends of the 16 or 18 year old who may be jealous or mad. Perhaps a ex friend.
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    Apr 15, 2012, 06:35 PM
    "Pressing charges" is simply asking the police or prosecuting attorney to prosecute. So yes, anyone can.
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